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Active Recalls (4)

14E021000 Apr 30, 2014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS...

14V171000 Apr 10, 2014 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 Satur...

14V153000 Mar 31, 2014 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...

14V047000 Feb 10, 2014 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...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 1,378
Jul 15, 2025 Air Bags 199,000 mi

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 occasionally flashed on and off. The vehicle was...

Jul 15, 2025 Electrical System 199,000 mi

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 occasionally flashed on and off. The vehicle was...

Jul 15, 2025 Air Bags 199,000 mi

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 occasionally flashed on and off. The vehicle was...

Jul 15, 2025 Electrical System 199,000 mi

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 occasionally flashed on and off. The vehicle was...

Nov 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel

Nov 25, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel System, Other 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel System, Other 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 31, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System 136,440 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the TPMS, ESC, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Nu...

Oct 24, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked underneath and found a pipe that seems to be corroded. I looked online and found that many people have the same problem, so I haven't had it checked at a dealership. The pipe continues to leak afte...

Oct 24, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked underneath and found a pipe that seems to be corroded. I looked online and found that many people have the same problem, so I haven't had it checked at a dealership. The pipe continues to leak afte...

Oct 16, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and while driving the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that the vehicle was experiencing excessive fuel consumption. The contact also noticed t...

Oct 16, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 110,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and while driving the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact noticed that the vehicle was experiencing excessive fuel consumption. The contact also noticed t...

Aug 14, 2024 Structure

I was driving and I went to roll the sunroof down and it ejected itself and came off the whole glass and frame and broke in many pieces on the bridge if there would of been a car or person walking it would of hit them and caused a major accident its going to cosy over$2000.00 to get it replaced whic...

Aug 14, 2024 Structure

I was driving and I went to roll the sunroof down and it ejected itself and came off the whole glass and frame and broke in many pieces on the bridge if there would of been a car or person walking it would of hit them and caused a major accident its going to cosy over$2000.00 to get it replaced whic...

Dec 7, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The gear shift gets stuck when it gets cold outside and does not won't to go in reverse or diver. It takes a little bit when the car has to set and warm up before it will work.

Dec 7, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The gear shift gets stuck when it gets cold outside and does not won't to go in reverse or diver. It takes a little bit when the car has to set and warm up before it will work.

Aug 30, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas leaking from fuel line near rear driver’s side tire

Aug 30, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas leaking from fuel line near rear driver’s side tire

Jul 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Leaking fuel line near left rear wheel

Jul 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Leaking fuel line near left rear wheel

Jul 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I was backing my car out of the garage and I noticed a line of liquid on the ground, indicating a leak. I immediately stopped the car, got out and took a look. I traced the leak back to the drivers side at the rear, just before the tire. I could see fuel dripping down from under the car. The ex...

Jul 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

I was backing my car out of the garage and I noticed a line of liquid on the ground, indicating a leak. I immediately stopped the car, got out and took a look. I traced the leak back to the drivers side at the rear, just before the tire. I could see fuel dripping down from under the car. The ex...

May 5, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact while driving at an undisclosed speed, noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle, there was fire underneath the rear driver's side, where the fuel tank was located. The contact was able to extinguish th...

May 5, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact while driving at an undisclosed speed, noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle, there was fire underneath the rear driver's side, where the fuel tank was located. The contact was able to extinguish th...

Apr 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line driver side rear tire leaking gas.

Apr 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line driver side rear tire leaking gas.

Apr 19, 2023 Steering 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light, the ESC service, the ESC off, and the traction control warning lights illuminated, followed by the loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer an...

Apr 19, 2023 Steering 185,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light, the ESC service, the ESC off, and the traction control warning lights illuminated, followed by the loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer an...

Apr 10, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line has rusted and is leaking gas under the left rear wheel, near the tail pipe. First noticed by smell while driving, then witnessed gas leaking upon exiting the vehicle at home. Have not had vehicle serviced as I will have to have it towed due to safety concerns. Please continue the investig...

Apr 10, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line has rusted and is leaking gas under the left rear wheel, near the tail pipe. First noticed by smell while driving, then witnessed gas leaking upon exiting the vehicle at home. Have not had vehicle serviced as I will have to have it towed due to safety concerns. Please continue the investig...

Apr 3, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle started burning. The contact was able to stop the fire and the contact noticed that the gasoline was leaking onto the ground under the vehicle. No one was injured and no police report was fi...

Apr 3, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 28,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle started burning. The contact was able to stop the fire and the contact noticed that the gasoline was leaking onto the ground under the vehicle. No one was injured and no police report was fi...

Mar 2, 2023 Air Bags 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed...

Mar 2, 2023 Air Bags 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed...

Feb 23, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. A Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the ...

Feb 23, 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fuel leaking from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. A Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the ...

Jan 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust.

Jan 1, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust.

Nov 30, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Heavily leaking fuel line. Read over 600,00 vehicles affected by this! Why the heck has there not been a recall?!!

Nov 30, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Heavily leaking fuel line. Read over 600,00 vehicles affected by this! Why the heck has there not been a recall?!!

Sep 15, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, she smelled a strong gasoline odor on the driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it ...

Sep 15, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline 111,800 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, she smelled a strong gasoline odor on the driver's side of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it ...

Aug 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel Smell / Leak. Car developed a gas smell while driving and after getting out of the car a small amount of gas poured out in front of the passenger door on the drivers side. I was told my gas line has rusted through and will need to be replaced.

Aug 26, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel Smell / Leak. Car developed a gas smell while driving and after getting out of the car a small amount of gas poured out in front of the passenger door on the drivers side. I was told my gas line has rusted through and will need to be replaced.

Jul 17, 2022 Electrical System

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Jul 17, 2022 Steering

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Jul 17, 2022 Suspension

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Jul 17, 2022 Electrical System

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Jul 17, 2022 Steering

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Jul 17, 2022 Suspension

When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while slowing down to a stop & sometimes after during high speeds. Recently the noise it made was frightening. I had to use my emergency flashers & drive 50 mi per hr. on the freeway to arrive home safely. I...

Mar 29, 2022 Exterior Lighting 172,087 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH at night, the low-beam headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local mechanic which replaced the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recu...

Mar 29, 2022 Exterior Lighting 172,087 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH at night, the low-beam headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local mechanic which replaced the headlight bulbs; however, the failure recu...

Mar 21, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Leaking fuel lines in front of drivers side rear tire. Fuel lines appear to be rusted. Fuel lines are routed very near exaust pipe.

Mar 21, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Leaking fuel lines in front of drivers side rear tire. Fuel lines appear to be rusted. Fuel lines are routed very near exaust pipe.

Mar 9, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Mar 9, 2022 Steering

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Mar 9, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Mar 9, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Mar 9, 2022 Steering

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Mar 9, 2022 Visibility/wiper

Something with steering and ESC problem unknown for now. The fuel line leaked and needed replacement. The drivers wiper is in visibility

Feb 13, 2022 Unknown Or Other

On February 10, 2022 I was riding in the front passenger seat of this vehicle with the front passenger window partially down. I had my fingers of my right hand partially out of the window holding the top of the door frame. The driver hit the remote switch for auto close of the power window. As I fel...

Feb 13, 2022 Unknown Or Other

On February 10, 2022 I was riding in the front passenger seat of this vehicle with the front passenger window partially down. I had my fingers of my right hand partially out of the window holding the top of the door frame. The driver hit the remote switch for auto close of the power window. As I fel...

Jan 5, 2022 Visibility/wiper

I turned on my rear window defrost in about 55 degree weather and 45 minutes later my rear window shattered

Jan 5, 2022 Visibility/wiper

I turned on my rear window defrost in about 55 degree weather and 45 minutes later my rear window shattered

Jan 3, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Started smelling gas when getting out of car. Smell comes from the rear, on the driver side. Upon inspection, this is caused by fuel line corrosion.

Jan 3, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

Started smelling gas when getting out of car. Smell comes from the rear, on the driver side. Upon inspection, this is caused by fuel line corrosion.

Dec 18, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line corroded and ruptured at the fuel line heat shield area along the car by the drivers side just in front of the back wheel. It was leaking profusely, especially when under pressure as when the engine is on. Went through a half tank of gas in 24 hours. Strong smell and huge, huge fire danger...

Dec 18, 2021 Air Bags

My air bag service light continues to turn on and off at various intervals. I think it has to do with a faulty passenger underneath sensor but I'm not sure. I know there's been several recalls involving the airbag wiring and electronics so I think it may be related to that work. It hasn't been fixed...

Dec 18, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line corroded and ruptured at the fuel line heat shield area along the car by the drivers side just in front of the back wheel. It was leaking profusely, especially when under pressure as when the engine is on. Went through a half tank of gas in 24 hours. Strong smell and huge, huge fire danger...

Dec 18, 2021 Air Bags

My air bag service light continues to turn on and off at various intervals. I think it has to do with a faulty passenger underneath sensor but I'm not sure. I know there's been several recalls involving the airbag wiring and electronics so I think it may be related to that work. It hasn't been fixed...

Dec 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Kept smelling gasoline...took it to a shop...gas lines rusted throughout the whole car but worst of it was at the muffler. It cost $716 to have all lines replaced. Is there a possibility of at least getting half my bill reimbursed? Hard hit to take when you live from Social Security check to Social ...

Dec 4, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Kept smelling gasoline...took it to a shop...gas lines rusted throughout the whole car but worst of it was at the muffler. It cost $716 to have all lines replaced. Is there a possibility of at least getting half my bill reimbursed? Hard hit to take when you live from Social Security check to Social ...

Nov 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

fuel line actively leaking under the driverside passenger area.

Nov 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

fuel line actively leaking under the driverside passenger area.

Nov 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My key gets stuck in my ignition and will not pull out happens when I'm in park and it's been a persistent ongoing problem I how to do the key release the button every time to have my keys released the back hatch of my HR is locked and it will not open it from the outside Norwood open from the insid...

Nov 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My key gets stuck in my ignition and will not pull out happens when I'm in park and it's been a persistent ongoing problem I how to do the key release the button every time to have my keys released the back hatch of my HR is locked and it will not open it from the outside Norwood open from the insid...

Oct 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the NHTSA is investigating this issue. I w...

Oct 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the NHTSA is investigating this issue. I w...

Oct 25, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the NHTSA is investigating this issue. I w...

Oct 25, 2021 Unknown Or Other

My 2009 Chevy HHR began leaking fuel. In April 2020 I had the fuel line repaired. I was told that this is a very common problem with the HHRs because of where the fuel line is located. I just paid $1049 to have the fuel line replaced. I understand that the NHTSA is investigating this issue. I w...

Oct 15, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas/Fuel line leaking at LR door area, not noticed until gas smell. Poor design, wrapping fuel line in insulation near exhaust collects salt and water causing lines to rust, dripping raw gas. A safety hazard, a spark or cigarette butt could have caused a major fire, not only to the vehicle but surro...

Oct 15, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Gas/Fuel line leaking at LR door area, not noticed until gas smell. Poor design, wrapping fuel line in insulation near exhaust collects salt and water causing lines to rust, dripping raw gas. A safety hazard, a spark or cigarette butt could have caused a major fire, not only to the vehicle but surro...

Oct 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I have a 2009 Chevy HHR with only 62k miles. Recently while driving out of town there was a strong gas odor in the car all the way home. We had also parked the car in a relatives attached garage leaving a gas odor. When parked at home a puddle of gasoline formed under the car. The fuel leak was fr...

Oct 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I have a 2009 Chevy HHR with only 62k miles. Recently while driving out of town there was a strong gas odor in the car all the way home. We had also parked the car in a relatives attached garage leaving a gas odor. When parked at home a puddle of gasoline formed under the car. The fuel leak was fr...

Sep 27, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,900 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact noticed that there was a leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a rusted fuel line...

Sep 27, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 103,900 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact noticed that there was a leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. Additionally, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a rusted fuel line...

Aug 20, 2021 Electrical System Fire 145,853 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after parking, a popping noise was present coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact discovered flames coming from the interior roof dome lights. The contact used water to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure wa...

Aug 20, 2021 Electrical System Fire 145,853 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after parking, a popping noise was present coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact discovered flames coming from the interior roof dome lights. The contact used water to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure wa...

Aug 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!! The smell of gas is very strong due to an active leak under the driverside rear door, no warnings, just smell, visual of drips, and f...

Aug 16, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!! The smell of gas is very strong due to an active leak under the driverside rear door, no warnings, just smell, visual of drips, and f...

Aug 12, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact later noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause o...

Aug 12, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact later noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact discovered a fuel leak coming from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. The cause o...

Jul 28, 2021 Electrical System Fire 145,385 mi

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that a loud popping sound was heard after exiting the vehicle. The contact turned around and saw fire coming from inside the roof of the vehicle. The fire was coming from the rear interior roof light. The contact was able to put out the fire...

Jul 28, 2021 Electrical System Fire 145,385 mi

The contact owned a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that a loud popping sound was heard after exiting the vehicle. The contact turned around and saw fire coming from inside the roof of the vehicle. The fire was coming from the rear interior roof light. The contact was able to put out the fire...

Jul 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT CAR HAS 33000 MILES ON IT

Jul 23, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT CAR HAS 33000 MILES ON IT

Jul 1, 2021 Electrical System

I was driving about 30 miles an hour in town when the check engine light started to Flash then immediately following all the dashlight started to Flash and then not a second later the car shut off the steering will locked the brakes locked up And all the doors were locked So at 30 miles an hour the ...

Jul 1, 2021 Electrical System

I was driving about 30 miles an hour in town when the check engine light started to Flash then immediately following all the dashlight started to Flash and then not a second later the car shut off the steering will locked the brakes locked up And all the doors were locked So at 30 miles an hour the ...

Jun 22, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I OWN A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. I SAW GAS LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE HOT MUFFLER. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION.

Jun 22, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

I OWN A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. I SAW GAS LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE HOT MUFFLER. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION.

Jun 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel lines corroded

Jun 6, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Fuel lines corroded

Apr 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 72,974 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR (A 2009 HHR LT2). AFTER BEING DRIVEN I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. MY HUSBAND GOT UNDER THERE AND NOTICE THAT THE TWO FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED THROUGH BY THE PLASTIC CLAMP. I NOTIFIED THE D...

Apr 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 72,974 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR (A 2009 HHR LT2). AFTER BEING DRIVEN I NOTICED FUEL LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. MY HUSBAND GOT UNDER THERE AND NOTICE THAT THE TWO FUEL LINES ARE RUSTED THROUGH BY THE PLASTIC CLAMP. I NOTIFIED THE D...

Apr 13, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LATER SAW GAS LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ONTO HER DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE ...

Apr 13, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LATER SAW GAS LEAKING FROM NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ONTO HER DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE ...

Apr 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 92,000 mi

PUDDLE OF FUEL NEAR REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL NOTICED WHEN PARKED. SMELLS OF FUEL. RESIDUE CAN BE SEEN ON AND AROUND POLYMER BLOCK WHERE FUEL LINES MEET.

Apr 8, 2021 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, ONSET ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, SPEEDING UP OR BRAKING HAS NO EFFECT ON THE FREQUENCY OR LEVEL OF SHAKE. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BE NORMAL, ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, GOING THE SAME SPEED WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE. I CAN STOP AND PARK THE CAR, RESTAR...

Apr 8, 2021 Steering 105,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, ONSET ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, SPEEDING UP OR BRAKING HAS NO EFFECT ON THE FREQUENCY OR LEVEL OF SHAKE. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BE NORMAL, ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, GOING THE SAME SPEED WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE. I CAN STOP AND PARK THE CAR, RESTAR...

Apr 8, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 92,000 mi

PUDDLE OF FUEL NEAR REAR LEFT WHEEL WELL NOTICED WHEN PARKED. SMELLS OF FUEL. RESIDUE CAN BE SEEN ON AND AROUND POLYMER BLOCK WHERE FUEL LINES MEET.

Apr 8, 2021 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, ONSET ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, SPEEDING UP OR BRAKING HAS NO EFFECT ON THE FREQUENCY OR LEVEL OF SHAKE. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BE NORMAL, ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, GOING THE SAME SPEED WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE. I CAN STOP AND PARK THE CAR, RESTAR...

Apr 8, 2021 Steering 105,000 mi

MY STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE, ONSET ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO DRIVING, SPEEDING UP OR BRAKING HAS NO EFFECT ON THE FREQUENCY OR LEVEL OF SHAKE. MY STEERING WHEEL WILL BE NORMAL, ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, GOING THE SAME SPEED WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE. I CAN STOP AND PARK THE CAR, RESTAR...

Apr 5, 2021 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Apr 5, 2021 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Apr 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Apr 5, 2021 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Apr 5, 2021 Engine Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Apr 5, 2021 Unknown Or Other Fire 60,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING SMOKE AND THE WHOLE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITH THE BEING STUCK ON IGNITION. COULDN'T OPEN THE DOORS AND SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT AND FIRE START COMING OUT OF LOWER MIDDLE CONSOLE. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO OPEN DOOR AND EXIT VEHICLE. FIRE THEN ERUPTED AND QUICKLY TRAVELED STRAIGHT DOWN THE CEN...

Mar 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 152,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY. NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL COMING FROM EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND A LEAK SPOT AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. MOVED THE VEHICLE TO INSURE THE SPOT AND SMELL WAS INDEED COMING FROM THE HHR. SMELL DEFINITELY COMING FROM THE HHR, NOT SURE OF THE SPOT (WAS NOT SETTING IN ...

Mar 19, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 152,000 mi

VEHICLE STATIONARY. NOTICED STRONG SMELL OF FUEL COMING FROM EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND A LEAK SPOT AROUND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. MOVED THE VEHICLE TO INSURE THE SPOT AND SMELL WAS INDEED COMING FROM THE HHR. SMELL DEFINITELY COMING FROM THE HHR, NOT SURE OF THE SPOT (WAS NOT SETTING IN ...

Mar 18, 2021 Electrical System 189,000 mi

MY CAR'S POWER STEERING HAS DANGEROUSLY DISAPPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND I HAD TO STIR THE CAR WITH SO MUCH FORCE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD MY 10-YEAR-OLD SON WITH ME ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I CAN'T D...

Mar 18, 2021 Steering 189,000 mi

MY CAR'S POWER STEERING HAS DANGEROUSLY DISAPPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND I HAD TO STIR THE CAR WITH SO MUCH FORCE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD MY 10-YEAR-OLD SON WITH ME ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I CAN'T D...

Mar 18, 2021 Electrical System 189,000 mi

MY CAR'S POWER STEERING HAS DANGEROUSLY DISAPPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND I HAD TO STIR THE CAR WITH SO MUCH FORCE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD MY 10-YEAR-OLD SON WITH ME ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I CAN'T D...

Mar 18, 2021 Steering 189,000 mi

MY CAR'S POWER STEERING HAS DANGEROUSLY DISAPPEARED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD AND I HAD TO STIR THE CAR WITH SO MUCH FORCE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD MY 10-YEAR-OLD SON WITH ME ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL. NO ONE KNOWS WHY THIS HAPPENED AND I CAN'T D...

Jan 12, 2021 Air Bags 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ...

Jan 12, 2021 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ...

Jan 12, 2021 Air Bags 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ...

Jan 12, 2021 Steering 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ...

Dec 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

GAS SMELL AND LEAKS RESULTING FROM FUEL LINE CORROSION. I OWN TWO 2009 CHEVROLET HHRS. I REPLACED FUEL LINE ON MY FIRST VEHICLE A YEAR AGO. NOW THE SECOND VEHICLE NEEDS SAME REPAIR.

Dec 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

GAS SMELL AND LEAKS RESULTING FROM FUEL LINE CORROSION. I OWN TWO 2009 CHEVROLET HHRS. I REPLACED FUEL LINE ON MY FIRST VEHICLE A YEAR AGO. NOW THE SECOND VEHICLE NEEDS SAME REPAIR.

Nov 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

WENT TO MY DAD'S. PARKED IN GARAGE. MY NIECE LATER COMMENTED SHE SMELLED GAS. WE CHECKED FURNACE, THEN WENT OUT TO GARAGE TO CHECK THE CAR. WE FOUND A SIZEABLE PUDDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL. I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. LATER WE NOTICED A SOFTBALL SIZED PUDD...

Nov 10, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 143,000 mi

WENT TO MY DAD'S. PARKED IN GARAGE. MY NIECE LATER COMMENTED SHE SMELLED GAS. WE CHECKED FURNACE, THEN WENT OUT TO GARAGE TO CHECK THE CAR. WE FOUND A SIZEABLE PUDDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL. I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. LATER WE NOTICED A SOFTBALL SIZED PUDD...

Nov 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 29,006 mi

REFERENCE ODI RESUME PE 20-011,CAR STORED IN A GARAGE AS A SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAR WAS IDLING AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE. NEAR FIRE EXPERIENCE, FUEL LINE RUPTURED JUST ABOVE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPILLING ON TO HOT EXHAUST. CUT OFF ENGINE, BUT PRESSURE IN T...

Nov 6, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 29,006 mi

REFERENCE ODI RESUME PE 20-011,CAR STORED IN A GARAGE AS A SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAR WAS IDLING AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE. NEAR FIRE EXPERIENCE, FUEL LINE RUPTURED JUST ABOVE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPILLING ON TO HOT EXHAUST. CUT OFF ENGINE, BUT PRESSURE IN T...

Oct 30, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 225,231 mi

I HAVE FUEL LEAKING FROM A FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND SEE THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHERS. WHAT IS RECOMMENDED AS A REPAIR???

Oct 30, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 225,231 mi

I HAVE FUEL LEAKING FROM A FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. I RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND SEE THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO OTHERS. WHAT IS RECOMMENDED AS A REPAIR???

Oct 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020, I WAS AT MY DAD'S. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MY NIECE CAME UP SAYING SHE SMELLED GAS AND WAS CONCERNED. WHEN WE COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE IN THE HOUSE, I SAID MAYBE IT WAS MY CAR. WE WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE ON THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) IN...

Oct 21, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020, I WAS AT MY DAD'S. MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. MY NIECE CAME UP SAYING SHE SMELLED GAS AND WAS CONCERNED. WHEN WE COULDN'T FIND AN ISSUE IN THE HOUSE, I SAID MAYBE IT WAS MY CAR. WE WENT OUT TO THE GARAGE AND NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE ON THE LEFT SIDE (DRIVER'S SIDE) IN...

Oct 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 88,297 mi

FOR SOMETIME I SMELLED GAS EVERY TIME I PARKED IN THE GARAGE. ONE DAY MY SON SMELLED THE GAS AND NOTICED A WET SPOT BY THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND A FUEL LEAK.

Oct 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 88,297 mi

FOR SOMETIME I SMELLED GAS EVERY TIME I PARKED IN THE GARAGE. ONE DAY MY SON SMELLED THE GAS AND NOTICED A WET SPOT BY THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FIRESTONE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND A FUEL LEAK.

Oct 8, 2020 Seat Belts 166,800 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT REMAINS LOCKED. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK IF YOU ADJUST IT UP AND DOWN BUT OTHER TIMES IT WON'T WORK AT ALL. I HAD TO HAVE MY PASSENGER RIDE IN THE BACK TODAY SO THAT SHE COULD USE A SEATBELT BECAUSE THE FRONT ONE REFUSED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT RUNNING. STANDAR...

Oct 8, 2020 Seat Belts 166,800 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT REMAINS LOCKED. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK IF YOU ADJUST IT UP AND DOWN BUT OTHER TIMES IT WON'T WORK AT ALL. I HAD TO HAVE MY PASSENGER RIDE IN THE BACK TODAY SO THAT SHE COULD USE A SEATBELT BECAUSE THE FRONT ONE REFUSED TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT RUNNING. STANDAR...

Oct 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL LINE ON MY CHEVROLET HHR 2009 RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $1300.00. THE INSULATED COVERING AROUND THE FUEL LINE CAUSED THE RUSTING BECAUSE IT RETAINED WATER. SMELLED GAS WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY.

Oct 3, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL LINE ON MY CHEVROLET HHR 2009 RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $1300.00. THE INSULATED COVERING AROUND THE FUEL LINE CAUSED THE RUSTING BECAUSE IT RETAINED WATER. SMELLED GAS WHILE IT WAS STATIONARY.

Sep 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 156,500 mi

THE FUEL LINES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAVE ROTTED. THEY ARE DRIPPING GAS. IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT WHERE THE BRACKET HOLDS THE LINES.

Sep 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 156,500 mi

THE FUEL LINES UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR HAVE ROTTED. THEY ARE DRIPPING GAS. IT IS HAPPENING RIGHT WHERE THE BRACKET HOLDS THE LINES.

Sep 15, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 178,000 mi

FUEL LINES RUSTED BY DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AND UNDER DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR. FUEL LEAKING UNDER CAR WHEN STOPPED AND UNDERWAY.

Sep 15, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 178,000 mi

FUEL LINES RUSTED BY DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE AND UNDER DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR. FUEL LEAKING UNDER CAR WHEN STOPPED AND UNDERWAY.

Sep 12, 2020 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 12, 2020 Electrical System 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 12, 2020 Exterior Lighting 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 12, 2020 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 12, 2020 Electrical System 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 12, 2020 Exterior Lighting 162,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN TO BE ON AS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED AND ESC, TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK ALSO THIS IS A HAZARD TO THE POINT WHERE I HAVE HAD ROAD RAGE AGAINST ME BECAUSE OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TURNING OFF ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED THROUGH GM AS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES THIS IS NOT THE ONLY 200...

Sep 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 137,693 mi

DROVE TO LOCAL CITY FACILITY PULLING SMALL TRAILER FULL OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND TREE BRANCHES. WHILE UNLOADING TRAILER, I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE CAR, BUT COULD NOT FIND SOURCE. AFTER ARRIVING BACK HOME AND UNHOOKING TRAILER, GASOLINE ODOR WAS STRONG AGAIN, BUT STIL...

Sep 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 137,693 mi

DROVE TO LOCAL CITY FACILITY PULLING SMALL TRAILER FULL OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND TREE BRANCHES. WHILE UNLOADING TRAILER, I STARTED SMELLING A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR AT THE REAR OF THE CAR, BUT COULD NOT FIND SOURCE. AFTER ARRIVING BACK HOME AND UNHOOKING TRAILER, GASOLINE ODOR WAS STRONG AGAIN, BUT STIL...

Sep 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 177,000 mi

STEEL FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND GUSHES GASOLINE AT THE WELL-KNOWN AREA OF DRIVER-SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL FROM INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD. SEEMS TO BE AN OVERLY COMMON ISSUE FOR HHRS AND THIS DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM.

Sep 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 177,000 mi

STEEL FUEL LINE HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND GUSHES GASOLINE AT THE WELL-KNOWN AREA OF DRIVER-SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL FROM INSIDE THE PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD. SEEMS TO BE AN OVERLY COMMON ISSUE FOR HHRS AND THIS DESIGN OF THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM.

Aug 24, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SMELL OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BY THE REAR WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWAR...

Aug 24, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SMELL OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND BY THE REAR WHEEL. THE DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWAR...

Aug 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 126,112 mi

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINES BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL

Aug 18, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 126,112 mi

FUEL IS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINES BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL

Aug 3, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,499 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALMART FOR TIRE MAINTENANCE AND THE CONTACT W...

Aug 3, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 121,499 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR PRESENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALMART FOR TIRE MAINTENANCE AND THE CONTACT W...

Aug 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 92,500 mi

FUEL LEAKS FROM RUSTING FUEL LINE AT PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP JUST FORWARD OF LEFT REAR WHEEL. LEAVES A PUDDLE AFTER BEING PARKED AND DRIPS CONTINUOUSLY WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ATTACHED PHOTOS TAKEN WITH VEHICLE IDLING ON RAMPS IN DRIVEWAY SHOW FUEL STREAMING FROM AREA OF FUEL LINES AND PUDDLE FORMED...

Aug 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 92,500 mi

FUEL LEAKS FROM RUSTING FUEL LINE AT PLASTIC RETAINER CLIP JUST FORWARD OF LEFT REAR WHEEL. LEAVES A PUDDLE AFTER BEING PARKED AND DRIPS CONTINUOUSLY WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ATTACHED PHOTOS TAKEN WITH VEHICLE IDLING ON RAMPS IN DRIVEWAY SHOW FUEL STREAMING FROM AREA OF FUEL LINES AND PUDDLE FORMED...

Jul 31, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 192,474 mi

FUEL LINE BEGAN TO LEAK IN THE FALL OF 2018. I HAD A LOCAL SHOP REPAIR THE ISSUE FOR $339.99 + 6% SALES TAX FOR A TOTAL OF $360.39 ON 10/24/2018

Jul 31, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 192,474 mi

FUEL LINE BEGAN TO LEAK IN THE FALL OF 2018. I HAD A LOCAL SHOP REPAIR THE ISSUE FOR $339.99 + 6% SALES TAX FOR A TOTAL OF $360.39 ON 10/24/2018

Jul 27, 2020 Air Bags 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 27, 2020 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 27, 2020 Suspension 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 27, 2020 Air Bags 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 27, 2020 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 27, 2020 Suspension 160,000 mi

II PURCHASED A BEUTIFUL 2009 HHR FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP, IN MAY OF 2020, AN IN JULY F 2020, IT WOULD BARELY SPEED UP, THE GEARS, WOULDN'T SHIFT ON ME AND I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT I HAD NOT ONLY BEEN OPERATING A "DEFECTED" VEHICE BUT THE CAR DEALER FAIED TO MENTION HE WAS SELLING ME A "RECALLED" CAR, (A ...

Jul 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

RUSTY FUEL LINES. CORROSION OCCURS IN EVERY CONNECTION TO UNDERBODY AND BACK PART WHERE FUEL LINES ARE COVERED WITH HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL. RUST IS SO BIG THAT FUEL LINES START LEAKING FUEL EXCESSIVELY AND VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE(EXTREMELY HOT) WHAT MAY CAUSE FIRE. FIRST YOU SMELL FUEL, THEN IT ...

Jul 26, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 105,000 mi

RUSTY FUEL LINES. CORROSION OCCURS IN EVERY CONNECTION TO UNDERBODY AND BACK PART WHERE FUEL LINES ARE COVERED WITH HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL. RUST IS SO BIG THAT FUEL LINES START LEAKING FUEL EXCESSIVELY AND VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE(EXTREMELY HOT) WHAT MAY CAUSE FIRE. FIRST YOU SMELL FUEL, THEN IT ...

Jul 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 89,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS ,ENGINE RUNNING . CHECK CAR AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT FUEL LINES RIGHT ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FUEL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST. THIS RIGHT AT FUEL LINE RETAINER . THEIR IS A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LINES . THIS FULL OF GRAVEL ANS DEBRIS, LINES ARE RUSTED AND LEAKING , THIS...

Jul 22, 2020 Seats 89,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS ,ENGINE RUNNING . CHECK CAR AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT FUEL LINES RIGHT ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FUEL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST. THIS RIGHT AT FUEL LINE RETAINER . THEIR IS A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LINES . THIS FULL OF GRAVEL ANS DEBRIS, LINES ARE RUSTED AND LEAKING , THIS...

Jul 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 89,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS ,ENGINE RUNNING . CHECK CAR AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT FUEL LINES RIGHT ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FUEL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST. THIS RIGHT AT FUEL LINE RETAINER . THEIR IS A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LINES . THIS FULL OF GRAVEL ANS DEBRIS, LINES ARE RUSTED AND LEAKING , THIS...

Jul 22, 2020 Seats 89,000 mi

SMELL OF GAS ,ENGINE RUNNING . CHECK CAR AND THERE IS A FUEL LEAK BY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AT FUEL LINES RIGHT ABOVE EXHAUST PIPE. FUEL LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST. THIS RIGHT AT FUEL LINE RETAINER . THEIR IS A HEAT SHIELD ON THE LINES . THIS FULL OF GRAVEL ANS DEBRIS, LINES ARE RUSTED AND LEAKING , THIS...

Jul 13, 2020 Engine 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED MATTHEWS-HARGREAVES CHEVROLET (2000 TWELVE MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A...

Jul 13, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED MATTHEWS-HARGREAVES CHEVROLET (2000 TWELVE MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A...

Jul 13, 2020 Engine 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED MATTHEWS-HARGREAVES CHEVROLET (2000 TWELVE MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A...

Jul 13, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, IN FRONT OF THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED MATTHEWS-HARGREAVES CHEVROLET (2000 TWELVE MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A...

Jul 11, 2020 Air Bags 130,000 mi

THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT JUST STAYS ON ALL THE TIME

Jul 11, 2020 Air Bags 130,000 mi

THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT JUST STAYS ON ALL THE TIME

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 11,460 mi

I SEE THERE HAS BEEN COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FUEL LINES ON THE HHR VEHICLES. WE JUST HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WE JUST SPENT $617.80 TO GET IT FIXED. I DON'T THINK THE SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. MY WIFE FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING THE CAR. SHE TOLD ME SHE COULD SMELL GAS. A FEW DAYS LATER WE NOTICED A...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TRIED TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL FUEL LEAK. I'M DUMPING FUEL FROM TWO POINTS, ONE OF WHICH IS OVER THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. IT'S A STEEL GAS LINE, IF THERE'S ONE THING WE KNOW ABOUT STEEL, IT RUSTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN MIXED WITH SALT-I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. Y...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING AND PUDDLING ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER STARTING OR RUNNING THE ENGINE. WOULD LEAK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE. COULD SMELL FUEL WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UP THE DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG FUEL ODOR ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE OF A LEAK FROM A RUSTED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 11,460 mi

I SEE THERE HAS BEEN COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FUEL LINES ON THE HHR VEHICLES. WE JUST HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WE JUST SPENT $617.80 TO GET IT FIXED. I DON'T THINK THE SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. MY WIFE FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING THE CAR. SHE TOLD ME SHE COULD SMELL GAS. A FEW DAYS LATER WE NOTICED A...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 160,000 mi

TRIED TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DONE AND WAS TOLD I HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL FUEL LEAK. I'M DUMPING FUEL FROM TWO POINTS, ONE OF WHICH IS OVER THE HEAT SHIELD FOR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. IT'S A STEEL GAS LINE, IF THERE'S ONE THING WE KNOW ABOUT STEEL, IT RUSTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN MIXED WITH SALT-I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. Y...

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 56,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING AND PUDDLING ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE. AFTER STARTING OR RUNNING THE ENGINE. WOULD LEAK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TURNING OFF ENGINE. COULD SMELL FUEL WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 8, 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UP THE DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG FUEL ODOR ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE OF A LEAK FROM A RUSTED FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 127,913 mi

SMELLING FUEL/EXHAUST ODOR WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH SUN ROOF/WINDOW OPEN. DID NOT SEE ANY LEAKING. REMOTE STARTING TOOK LONGER TO CRANK INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A FEW MORE DAYS HAD SMALL WET SPOT ON GROUND AT LEFT REAR AND THOUGHT I HAD RUN THROUGH A PUDDLE. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER ARRIVING HOME...

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 112,317 mi

IN REGARD TO THE FUEL LINE INVESTIGATION OF THE 2008-2009 CHEVY HHR, IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR A LOCAL FIREMAN AND POLICE WE COULD HAVE HAD A REAL PROBLEM. THE FIREMAN WAS BEHIND ME AND SMELLED GASOLINE SO HE SIGNALED ME TO PULL OVER WHICH I DID, BY THAT TIME HE HAD CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A PUMP...

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

THE FUEL LINES RUSTED AND LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS LEAKING WHILE OPERATING ON CITY ROADS AND HIGHWAY. THEN DRIPPING AFTER PARKING. I HAD THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY REPLACED BY PENSKE CHEVROLET IN INDIANAPOLIS. THIS FILLED MY GARAGE WITH FUMES

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

I COULD SMELL GASOLINE FOR THE LONGEST TIME. AFTER AWHILE I FOUND DROPS ON THE GROUND AND FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HAVE THE SECTION OF FUEL LINE REPLACED

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 127,913 mi

SMELLING FUEL/EXHAUST ODOR WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY WITH SUN ROOF/WINDOW OPEN. DID NOT SEE ANY LEAKING. REMOTE STARTING TOOK LONGER TO CRANK INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER A FEW MORE DAYS HAD SMALL WET SPOT ON GROUND AT LEFT REAR AND THOUGHT I HAD RUN THROUGH A PUDDLE. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER ARRIVING HOME...

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 112,317 mi

IN REGARD TO THE FUEL LINE INVESTIGATION OF THE 2008-2009 CHEVY HHR, IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR A LOCAL FIREMAN AND POLICE WE COULD HAVE HAD A REAL PROBLEM. THE FIREMAN WAS BEHIND ME AND SMELLED GASOLINE SO HE SIGNALED ME TO PULL OVER WHICH I DID, BY THAT TIME HE HAD CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A PUMP...

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

THE FUEL LINES RUSTED AND LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. IT WAS LEAKING WHILE OPERATING ON CITY ROADS AND HIGHWAY. THEN DRIPPING AFTER PARKING. I HAD THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY REPLACED BY PENSKE CHEVROLET IN INDIANAPOLIS. THIS FILLED MY GARAGE WITH FUMES

Jul 7, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

I COULD SMELL GASOLINE FOR THE LONGEST TIME. AFTER AWHILE I FOUND DROPS ON THE GROUND AND FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC AND HAVE THE SECTION OF FUEL LINE REPLACED

Jun 17, 2020 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CENTER. THE CONTACT MANUALLY RETURNED THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 17, 2020 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CENTER. THE CONTACT MANUALLY RETURNED THE WHEEL BACK TO CENTER. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 17, 2020 Steering 69,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS STARTED LOSING POWER STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS INTERMITTENTLY. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FOR THIS 2009 HHR WAS FOUND. IN ADDITION, I FOUND THAT GM ISSUED A BULLETIN (14119) UNDER RECALL N140115, STATING THAT FOR MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 AND EARLY ...

Feb 17, 2020 Steering 69,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS STARTED LOSING POWER STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS INTERMITTENTLY. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM, A RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FOR THIS 2009 HHR WAS FOUND. IN ADDITION, I FOUND THAT GM ISSUED A BULLETIN (14119) UNDER RECALL N140115, STATING THAT FOR MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 AND EARLY ...

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 195,461 mi

COOLANT RUNNING HOT I JUST GETTING THIS CAR A WEEK AGO AND IT STARTED RUNNING HOT

Feb 9, 2020 Unknown Or Other 195,461 mi

COOLANT RUNNING HOT I JUST GETTING THIS CAR A WEEK AGO AND IT STARTED RUNNING HOT

Dec 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Dec 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Dec 21, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Dec 21, 2019 Electrical System 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Dec 21, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

THE SERVICE ECS DOES NOT GO OFF. THEIRFOR THE CAR WILL NOT GO UNLESS THE ROADS ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF SNOW AND ICE. THE CAR JUST SITS AND SPINS. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY .CAN NOT DRIVE CAR IN WINTER MONTHS

Oct 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 197,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ESC CAME ON THEN IT SAID SERVICE ESC THEN THE CAR CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START EVERYTHING JUST LOCKED UP WHILE ON THE ROAD

Oct 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 197,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE ESC CAME ON THEN IT SAID SERVICE ESC THEN THE CAR CUT OFF AND WOULDN'T START EVERYTHING JUST LOCKED UP WHILE ON THE ROAD

Oct 18, 2019 Service Brakes

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 18, 2019 Seat Belts

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 18, 2019 Steering

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 18, 2019 Service Brakes

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 18, 2019 Seat Belts

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 18, 2019 Steering

I HAVE HAD MY HHR 2009 FOR A YEAR NOW AND I'VE CHANGED THE BRAKES TWICE WITHIN TWO WEEKS..THE FIRST SET WAS STILL NEW BUT IT KEPT MAKING GRINDING NOISES AND ROARING NOISES WHEN I PRESS DOWN ON BRAKES... MY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES LIKE CRAZY I REALLY DO LOVE MY CAR AND I WANNA GET THE PROBLEM RESOLVED...

Oct 15, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

HAVE OWNED 1- 2008 & 1-2009 HHR SS WITH 2.0L TURBO CHARGER AND MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANS,AND RIGHT AT 100,000 MILES THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A HORRENDOUS NOISE LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS GOING FALL OUT FROM UNDER IT WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS . ALSO IF YOU MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT WIL...

Oct 15, 2019 Suspension 100,000 mi

HAVE OWNED 1- 2008 & 1-2009 HHR SS WITH 2.0L TURBO CHARGER AND MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANS,AND RIGHT AT 100,000 MILES THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A HORRENDOUS NOISE LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS GOING FALL OUT FROM UNDER IT WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS . ALSO IF YOU MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT WIL...

Oct 15, 2019 Steering 100,000 mi

HAVE OWNED 1- 2008 & 1-2009 HHR SS WITH 2.0L TURBO CHARGER AND MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANS,AND RIGHT AT 100,000 MILES THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A HORRENDOUS NOISE LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS GOING FALL OUT FROM UNDER IT WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS . ALSO IF YOU MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT WIL...

Oct 15, 2019 Suspension 100,000 mi

HAVE OWNED 1- 2008 & 1-2009 HHR SS WITH 2.0L TURBO CHARGER AND MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANS,AND RIGHT AT 100,000 MILES THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A HORRENDOUS NOISE LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS GOING FALL OUT FROM UNDER IT WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS . ALSO IF YOU MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IT WIL...

Oct 9, 2019 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CUT HIM OFF ON THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT'S CHILD, WHO WAS SECURED IN HIS CHILD SEAT, WAS INJURED WHEN THE REAR SEAT RELEASE LEVER FAILED. THE CHILD SEAT MOVED FORWAR...

Oct 9, 2019 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CUT HIM OFF ON THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT'S CHILD, WHO WAS SECURED IN HIS CHILD SEAT, WAS INJURED WHEN THE REAR SEAT RELEASE LEVER FAILED. THE CHILD SEAT MOVED FORWAR...

Sep 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 153,245 mi

WHEN I TURNED OFF MY CAR RECENTLY, I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. I COULD ALSO SMELL IT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON. I TOOK MY HHR TO HERITAGE CHEVROLET, AND THEY POINTED OUT THAT TWO FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS DRIVING MY CAR UNDER DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES...SOME OF THE GASOLINE WAS LEAKI...

Sep 16, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 153,245 mi

WHEN I TURNED OFF MY CAR RECENTLY, I COULD SMELL GASOLINE. I COULD ALSO SMELL IT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ON. I TOOK MY HHR TO HERITAGE CHEVROLET, AND THEY POINTED OUT THAT TWO FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED THROUGH AND I WAS DRIVING MY CAR UNDER DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES...SOME OF THE GASOLINE WAS LEAKI...

Jul 3, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jul 3, 2019 Electrical System 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jul 3, 2019 Seats 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jul 3, 2019 Structure 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jul 3, 2019 Electrical System 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jul 3, 2019 Seats 100,000 mi

CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY. I WAS DRIVING HOME AND BACK DOOR FLEW WIDE OPEN I HAD NOT OPENED IT AT ALL BUT WHEN DOORS LOCK AND OPEN THEY ...

Jun 25, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

I CAN TRY TO SEND PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION ONCE I GET THEM FROM THE MECHANIC. FUEL LINES RUSTED CREATING LEAKS. HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS NOTING THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS TO BE THE CAUSE. MY VEHICLE JUST HAS 81,000 MILES ON IT. I AM 69 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN ANY...

Jun 25, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

I CAN TRY TO SEND PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTATION ONCE I GET THEM FROM THE MECHANIC. FUEL LINES RUSTED CREATING LEAKS. HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS NOTING THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS TO BE THE CAUSE. MY VEHICLE JUST HAS 81,000 MILES ON IT. I AM 69 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN ANY...

Apr 24, 2019 Power Train 47,942 mi

I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SPEED IS FAST THE SLOW PLUS IT JUST ABOUT BREAKS MY NECK WHEN IT SHIFTS. IT WAS ABOUT A DAY OR TWO WHEN I FINALLY NOTICED IT. I ONLY DROVE IT ABOUT ONE MILE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 47,942 MI. ON IT AND GM ISN'T HELPIN...

Apr 24, 2019 Power Train 47,942 mi

I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE SPEED IS FAST THE SLOW PLUS IT JUST ABOUT BREAKS MY NECK WHEN IT SHIFTS. IT WAS ABOUT A DAY OR TWO WHEN I FINALLY NOTICED IT. I ONLY DROVE IT ABOUT ONE MILE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 47,942 MI. ON IT AND GM ISN'T HELPIN...

Mar 5, 2019 Air Bags Crash 194,255 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, LOWER BACK, AND MIGRAINE HEADACHES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REP...

Mar 5, 2019 Air Bags Crash 194,255 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, LOWER BACK, AND MIGRAINE HEADACHES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REP...

Feb 28, 2019 Air Bags Crash 194,255 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON FEB,25/2019 I WAS I WAS TRAVELING 95 NORTH TO CHESTERFIELD TO GET ON CHIPPENHAM PARKWAY AND I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2009 HHR I HIT A ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND AND MY HOOD ON MY HHR WAS TORN BACK SO BAD IT WOULD NOT OPEN ,THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE...

Feb 28, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 194,255 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON FEB,25/2019 I WAS I WAS TRAVELING 95 NORTH TO CHESTERFIELD TO GET ON CHIPPENHAM PARKWAY AND I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2009 HHR I HIT A ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND AND MY HOOD ON MY HHR WAS TORN BACK SO BAD IT WOULD NOT OPEN ,THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE...

Feb 28, 2019 Air Bags Crash 194,255 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON FEB,25/2019 I WAS I WAS TRAVELING 95 NORTH TO CHESTERFIELD TO GET ON CHIPPENHAM PARKWAY AND I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2009 HHR I HIT A ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND AND MY HOOD ON MY HHR WAS TORN BACK SO BAD IT WOULD NOT OPEN ,THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE...

Feb 28, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 194,255 mi

TAKATA RECALL ON FEB,25/2019 I WAS I WAS TRAVELING 95 NORTH TO CHESTERFIELD TO GET ON CHIPPENHAM PARKWAY AND I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT WITH MY 2009 HHR I HIT A ANOTHER CAR FROM BEHIND AND MY HOOD ON MY HHR WAS TORN BACK SO BAD IT WOULD NOT OPEN ,THE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY I WAS GOING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN THE...

Jan 3, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 128,568 mi

ONE MORE HHR THAT HAS A RUSTED FUEL LINE, THE CAR HAS 128XX MILES ON IT WHEN WE NOTICED A GAS SMELL. WHEN INQUIRING WHAT THE SMELL WAS I FOUND IT WAS LEAKING UNDER THE BACK DRIVE SIDE DOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. I LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND THE FIX, BUT FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS THAT THIS CARS ARE LEAK...

Jan 3, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 128,568 mi

ONE MORE HHR THAT HAS A RUSTED FUEL LINE, THE CAR HAS 128XX MILES ON IT WHEN WE NOTICED A GAS SMELL. WHEN INQUIRING WHAT THE SMELL WAS I FOUND IT WAS LEAKING UNDER THE BACK DRIVE SIDE DOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. I LOOKED ONLINE TO FIND THE FIX, BUT FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS THAT THIS CARS ARE LEAK...

Dec 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 166,571 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS OPENED, A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED INSIDE THE CABIN APPROXIMATELY FOUR DAYS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

Dec 27, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 166,571 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS OPENED, A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS NOTICED INSIDE THE CABIN APPROXIMATELY FOUR DAYS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

Dec 26, 2018 Air Bags 79,000 mi

FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS WHEN I START MY 2009 CHEVY HHR PANEL, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. IT DOES NOT GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS COME ON AS IT IS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. IT ONLY COMES ON AT STARTING NEVER WHILE DRIVING. I AM VERY CONCERN THAT THE AIR BAG IS NOT...

Dec 26, 2018 Air Bags 79,000 mi

FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS WHEN I START MY 2009 CHEVY HHR PANEL, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. IT DOES NOT GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT ALWAYS COME ON AS IT IS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE. IT ONLY COMES ON AT STARTING NEVER WHILE DRIVING. I AM VERY CONCERN THAT THE AIR BAG IS NOT...

Nov 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

I WAS NOTICING WHEN I EXITED THE CAR A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE CAR I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR AND IT IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. THE CAR HAS 90,000 MILES AND I STILL OWE MONEY ON IT!

Nov 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

I WAS NOTICING WHEN I EXITED THE CAR A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE CAR I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL UNDER THE CAR AND IT IS CONSTANTLY DRIPPING. THE CAR HAS 90,000 MILES AND I STILL OWE MONEY ON IT!

Nov 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Steering 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Nov 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Nov 10, 2018 Steering 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Nov 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Steering 95,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFT GEAR STICKING AND NOT RELEASING TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ALSO I BET PROBLEMS WHERE THE CAR IS REVVING UP WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JERKS LIKE SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND I TOOK IT INTO BACHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED IT I...

Nov 10, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Nov 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Nov 10, 2018 Steering 95,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAD PROBLEMS WITH STICK GEAR STUCK AND WILL NOT MOVE ON POSITION TO DR OR REV FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND RACING TO THEN JERKS LIKE I'M BEING HIT. HAPPENS EVERYONE I PRESS ON THE GAS . I TOOK IT INTO BAUCHMAN CHEVROLET TO HAVE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED 2...

Oct 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 100,044 mi

THE FUEL LINES ARE LEAKING NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. UPON INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH LINES ARE LEAKING. FROM EXPERIENCE AFTER CHANGING NUMEROUS THIS IS A FLAW WITH BOTH GM'S DESIGN AS WELL AS PARTS CHOICE. THE LINES ARE RUN CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEMS. TO PREVENT POT...

Oct 2, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 100,044 mi

THE FUEL LINES ARE LEAKING NEAR THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. UPON INSPECTION BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH LINES ARE LEAKING. FROM EXPERIENCE AFTER CHANGING NUMEROUS THIS IS A FLAW WITH BOTH GM'S DESIGN AS WELL AS PARTS CHOICE. THE LINES ARE RUN CLOSE TO EXHAUST SYSTEMS. TO PREVENT POT...

Sep 25, 2018 Tires 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ULTRA TOURING HT TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS...

Sep 25, 2018 Air Bags 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ULTRA TOURING HT TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS...

Sep 25, 2018 Tires 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ULTRA TOURING HT TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS...

Sep 25, 2018 Air Bags 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ULTRA TOURING HT TIRES (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM INDICATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS...

Sep 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,802 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 ON HIGHWAY GOING TO WORK. I GOT THERE PARK MY VEHICLE NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR. GENTLEMAN IN HIS CAR SMELL IT AS WELL LOOK SAW I HAD A GAS LEAK FROM THE LEFT REAR. TOOK IT TO BE CHECKED OUT WAS INFORMED RUSTED GAS LINE. I ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 9MONTHS AND I CHECKED FOR RECA...

Sep 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 105,802 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 ON HIGHWAY GOING TO WORK. I GOT THERE PARK MY VEHICLE NOTICED A STRONG GAS ODOR. GENTLEMAN IN HIS CAR SMELL IT AS WELL LOOK SAW I HAD A GAS LEAK FROM THE LEFT REAR. TOOK IT TO BE CHECKED OUT WAS INFORMED RUSTED GAS LINE. I ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 9MONTHS AND I CHECKED FOR RECA...

Sep 6, 2018 Air Bags 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2018 Power Train 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2018 Air Bags 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 6, 2018 Power Train 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND REMAINED IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VE...

Sep 1, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. NOTE: DATE GIVEN IS DATE DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTED, IT'S BEEN RUSTED FOR A WHILE.

Sep 1, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 115,000 mi

FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. NOTE: DATE GIVEN IS DATE DIAGNOSED BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC NOTED, IT'S BEEN RUSTED FOR A WHILE.

Aug 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 21,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT TURN OFF BY RETURNING TO ORIGINAL POSITION. I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN IT OFF EVERY TIME. IF I DO NOT USE IT, AFTER I TURN THE CORNER, IT CLICKS LIKE IT WANTS TO TURN ITSELF OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 5 YEARS.

Aug 30, 2018 Air Bags 190,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF TO GET SERVICED. MY WARRANTY IS RAN OUT SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. WHAT CAN I DO?

Aug 30, 2018 Unknown Or Other 21,000 mi

TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT TURN OFF BY RETURNING TO ORIGINAL POSITION. I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN IT OFF EVERY TIME. IF I DO NOT USE IT, AFTER I TURN THE CORNER, IT CLICKS LIKE IT WANTS TO TURN ITSELF OFF. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 5 YEARS.

Aug 30, 2018 Air Bags 190,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF TO GET SERVICED. MY WARRANTY IS RAN OUT SO I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. WHAT CAN I DO?

Aug 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

WAS GETTING SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL LINES WERE ALL RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING VERY BAD. IS GM DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS???FIRE HAZARD

Aug 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

WAS GETTING SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL LINES WERE ALL RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING VERY BAD. IS GM DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS???FIRE HAZARD

Aug 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE BENDS AROUND BY THE WHEEL AND APPARENTLY RUBS WITH EVERYDAY DRIVING. EVENTUALLY IT RUBBED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE. I NOTICED IT AFTER I PARKED THE CAR AND COULD SEE FUEL DRIPPING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE LINE FROM FRONT TO BACK OF THE CAR IS A...

Aug 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 68,000 mi

THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE ENGINE BENDS AROUND BY THE WHEEL AND APPARENTLY RUBS WITH EVERYDAY DRIVING. EVENTUALLY IT RUBBED A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE. I NOTICED IT AFTER I PARKED THE CAR AND COULD SEE FUEL DRIPPING IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE LINE FROM FRONT TO BACK OF THE CAR IS A...

Jul 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

RUSTED FUEL LINE AT 127,000 MILES WITH GAS LEAKING. I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER AREA WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. AFTER RESEARCHING FOUND THIS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT MADE OUT OF STAINLESS STEEL AND THEREFOR RUSTS OUT IN AREAS OF THE COUN...

Jul 30, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 127,000 mi

RUSTED FUEL LINE AT 127,000 MILES WITH GAS LEAKING. I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER AREA WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. AFTER RESEARCHING FOUND THIS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT MADE OUT OF STAINLESS STEEL AND THEREFOR RUSTS OUT IN AREAS OF THE COUN...

Jul 17, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

FOR THE LAST MONTH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN GOING HAYWIRE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL MY GAUGES START FLUCTUATING AND ALL SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND AFTER THE CAR IS OFF FOR A WHILE ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK MY SECURITY LOCK AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS C...

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 165,000 mi

FOR THE LAST MONTH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN GOING HAYWIRE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL MY GAUGES START FLUCTUATING AND ALL SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND AFTER THE CAR IS OFF FOR A WHILE ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK MY SECURITY LOCK AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS C...

Jul 17, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

FOR THE LAST MONTH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN GOING HAYWIRE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL MY GAUGES START FLUCTUATING AND ALL SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND AFTER THE CAR IS OFF FOR A WHILE ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK MY SECURITY LOCK AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS C...

Jul 17, 2018 Electrical System 165,000 mi

FOR THE LAST MONTH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN GOING HAYWIRE, ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL MY GAUGES START FLUCTUATING AND ALL SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND AFTER THE CAR IS OFF FOR A WHILE ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL GO OFF. THIS MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK MY SECURITY LOCK AND ESC WARNING LIGHTS C...

Jul 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 71,200 mi

THE FUEL LINES ARE RUSTING AND HAVE BEGUN TO LEAK GASOLINE. LEAK OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING

Jul 7, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 71,200 mi

THE FUEL LINES ARE RUSTING AND HAVE BEGUN TO LEAK GASOLINE. LEAK OCCURS WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING

Jun 25, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING RAW GASOLINE WHEN DRIVING AND STATIONARY... DISCOVERED FUEL LINE LEAKING/SEEPING GAS ON DRIVER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE, ABOVE THE HOT EXHAUST. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE ALSO RUSTED. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN HHR AND COBALT - NEED TO RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN A CAR FIRE! NOTE: IT C...

Jun 25, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 132,000 mi

STARTED SMELLING RAW GASOLINE WHEN DRIVING AND STATIONARY... DISCOVERED FUEL LINE LEAKING/SEEPING GAS ON DRIVER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE, ABOVE THE HOT EXHAUST. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE ALSO RUSTED. THIS IS VERY COMMON IN HHR AND COBALT - NEED TO RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN A CAR FIRE! NOTE: IT C...

Jun 18, 2018 Steering 12,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED; BUT NOT THE EPS INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JENNINGS BEARDSTOWN CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC (61 PLAZA DR., BEARDSTOWN, IL 62...

Jun 18, 2018 Steering 12,278 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED; BUT NOT THE EPS INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JENNINGS BEARDSTOWN CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC (61 PLAZA DR., BEARDSTOWN, IL 62...

Jun 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

CAR WHEN STOPPING BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. AFTER ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT OFF DAY LATER. HAD OIL CHANGED THEN THE ABS TRACK LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. MESSAGES: SERVICE TRACKING AND ESC. HAD DIAGNOSED . NO ONE SO FAR HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM. CODE CO550 WAS READ BUT NO SPECIFIC PR...

Jun 15, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 70,000 mi

CAR WHEN STOPPING BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. AFTER ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT OFF DAY LATER. HAD OIL CHANGED THEN THE ABS TRACK LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. MESSAGES: SERVICE TRACKING AND ESC. HAD DIAGNOSED . NO ONE SO FAR HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT PROBLEM. CODE CO550 WAS READ BUT NO SPECIFIC PR...

Mar 12, 2018 Air Bags

SERVICE AIRBAGS DETECTION COMES ON THE DASH BUT IT DOESN'T SAY DRIVERS OR PASSENGER COULD THIS POSSIBLY DEFLATE WHILE DRIVING? DEALERSHIPS SAYS NO RECALL

Mar 12, 2018 Air Bags

SERVICE AIRBAGS DETECTION COMES ON THE DASH BUT IT DOESN'T SAY DRIVERS OR PASSENGER COULD THIS POSSIBLY DEFLATE WHILE DRIVING? DEALERSHIPS SAYS NO RECALL

Feb 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other 84,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ALL OF THE SPEAKERS BLEW OUT AT THE SAME TIME.THE DEALER REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY NOW AT 84,000 MILES THEY HAVE BLOWN AGAIN. I DO NOT PLAY THE RADIO LOUD, SO THAT IS NOT THE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO A CAR RADIO TECH, AND HE SAYS THAT HHRS HAVE A BIG ...

Feb 21, 2018 Unknown Or Other 84,000 mi

WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ALL OF THE SPEAKERS BLEW OUT AT THE SAME TIME.THE DEALER REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY NOW AT 84,000 MILES THEY HAVE BLOWN AGAIN. I DO NOT PLAY THE RADIO LOUD, SO THAT IS NOT THE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED TO A CAR RADIO TECH, AND HE SAYS THAT HHRS HAVE A BIG ...

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

THE GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND LEAKING. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY CAR. IT LEAVES A FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND LEAKING. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY CAR. IT LEAVES A FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

THE GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND LEAKING. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY CAR. IT LEAVES A FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 24, 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS LINE IS RUSTED AND LEAKING. THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE AT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY CAR. IT LEAVES A FUEL ON MY DRIVEWAY

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES. THE DRIVER'S HEARING WAS IMPACTED FOR DAYS AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A HEAD INJURY WAS SUSTAINED AND THE AIR BAGS HAD TO B...

Jan 16, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES. THE DRIVER'S HEARING WAS IMPACTED FOR DAYS AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A HEAD INJURY WAS SUSTAINED AND THE AIR BAGS HAD TO B...

Jan 16, 2018 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES. THE DRIVER'S HEARING WAS IMPACTED FOR DAYS AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A HEAD INJURY WAS SUSTAINED AND THE AIR BAGS HAD TO B...

Jan 16, 2018 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNSPECIFIED RATE OF SPEED, THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH FORCE ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDES. THE DRIVER'S HEARING WAS IMPACTED FOR DAYS AFTER THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. A HEAD INJURY WAS SUSTAINED AND THE AIR BAGS HAD TO B...

Jan 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

THE CAR LOST SOME STEERING AND SPEED ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR.

Jan 10, 2018 Steering 5 mi

THE CAR LOST SOME STEERING AND SPEED ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR.

Jan 10, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

THE CAR LOST SOME STEERING AND SPEED ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR.

Jan 10, 2018 Steering 5 mi

THE CAR LOST SOME STEERING AND SPEED ALL HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR.

Nov 21, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHICH EFFECTS THE SEAT BELT

Nov 21, 2017 Seat Belts

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHICH EFFECTS THE SEAT BELT

Nov 21, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHICH EFFECTS THE SEAT BELT

Nov 21, 2017 Seat Belts

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WHICH EFFECTS THE SEAT BELT

Nov 18, 2017 Electrical System 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 18, 2017 Steering 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 18, 2017 Electrical System 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 18, 2017 Steering 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other 1,088,223 mi

THE VAR JERKS WHEN IT REACHES GEAR CHANGES AND MAKES IT HARDER TO STEER AND THE CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STAYS ON. SHOWS ERROR CODE U0101

Nov 16, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

APRIL OF 2017 THE FUEL LINES OF MY HHR RUSTED AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. NOVEMBER OF 2017 PLASTIC FUEL LINE CONNECTOR THAT CONNECTS FUEL LINE TO FUEL TANK FAILED . WHILE DRIVING HOME THROUGH THE CITY OF LANCASTER I SMELLED GAS . I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT AND I OBSERVED GAS LEAKING FROM ...

Nov 16, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

APRIL OF 2017 THE FUEL LINES OF MY HHR RUSTED AND I HAD THEM REPLACED. NOVEMBER OF 2017 PLASTIC FUEL LINE CONNECTOR THAT CONNECTS FUEL LINE TO FUEL TANK FAILED . WHILE DRIVING HOME THROUGH THE CITY OF LANCASTER I SMELLED GAS . I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT AND I OBSERVED GAS LEAKING FROM ...

Nov 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LINE SEPARATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (GRAYBILL BROS 1459 BEAVER VALLEY PIKE, REFTON, PA 17568) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE/LOCKING CLIPS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Nov 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL LINE SEPARATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (GRAYBILL BROS 1459 BEAVER VALLEY PIKE, REFTON, PA 17568) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE/LOCKING CLIPS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ...

Nov 13, 2017 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD PEDAL AND WOULD NOT STOP. IT APPEARED TO BE FROM THE BOOSTER NOT HOLDING THE VACUUM. THERE WAS A BULITEN #09-05-22-001A THAT ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE BUT IT REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL VACUUM PUMP TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN....

Nov 13, 2017 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT THE VEHICLE HAS A HARD PEDAL AND WOULD NOT STOP. IT APPEARED TO BE FROM THE BOOSTER NOT HOLDING THE VACUUM. THERE WAS A BULITEN #09-05-22-001A THAT ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE BUT IT REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL VACUUM PUMP TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN....

Nov 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

GAS LINES EXITING THE FUEL TANK RUN THROUGH A FLEXIBLE HEAT SHIELD AS THEY RUN PAST THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR (PRIOR TO RUNNING UP TO THE ENGINE). THE FUEL LINES IN THE FLEXIBLE HEAT SHIELD HAVE SIGNIFICANT RUN AND HAVE STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THIS FUEL POOLS UNDER THE CAR WHEN ST...

Nov 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 107,000 mi

GAS LINES EXITING THE FUEL TANK RUN THROUGH A FLEXIBLE HEAT SHIELD AS THEY RUN PAST THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR (PRIOR TO RUNNING UP TO THE ENGINE). THE FUEL LINES IN THE FLEXIBLE HEAT SHIELD HAVE SIGNIFICANT RUN AND HAVE STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THIS FUEL POOLS UNDER THE CAR WHEN ST...

Sep 6, 2017 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE EACH TIME IT RAINED. THE LOCATION ON THE ROOF WHERE THE WATER WAS ENTERING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. AS A RESULT, WATER SURROUNDED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AROUND THE AIR BAGS AND ON THE FLOOR...

Sep 6, 2017 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE EACH TIME IT RAINED. THE LOCATION ON THE ROOF WHERE THE WATER WAS ENTERING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. AS A RESULT, WATER SURROUNDED THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AROUND THE AIR BAGS AND ON THE FLOOR...

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK I GOT INTO MY CAR AND HAD NO HEADLIGHTS AFTER HAVING BULB CHANGED THREE TIMES!!! THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE MONEY THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND THERE'S NOT EVEN 100000 MILES ON IT THE WHOLE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED

Sep 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK I GOT INTO MY CAR AND HAD NO HEADLIGHTS AFTER HAVING BULB CHANGED THREE TIMES!!! THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE MONEY THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND THERE'S NOT EVEN 100000 MILES ON IT THE WHOLE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED

Sep 5, 2017 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK I GOT INTO MY CAR AND HAD NO HEADLIGHTS AFTER HAVING BULB CHANGED THREE TIMES!!! THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE MONEY THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND THERE'S NOT EVEN 100000 MILES ON IT THE WHOLE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED

Sep 5, 2017 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

ONE NIGHT AFTER WORK I GOT INTO MY CAR AND HAD NO HEADLIGHTS AFTER HAVING BULB CHANGED THREE TIMES!!! THIS CAR HAS COST ME MORE MONEY THEN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED AND THERE'S NOT EVEN 100000 MILES ON IT THE WHOLE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED

Aug 28, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO RIGHT BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING SLOW. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHILE REAL TIGHT AND FIRM TO STOP IT FROM TURNING RIGHT. ON AUG 26 2017 AT 5PM, I WAS READY TO MAKE A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL TOOK CONTROL OVER ME, THE CAR TURNED RIGHT BY ITSELF BEFORE I T...

Aug 28, 2017 Steering 60,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL TURNS TO RIGHT BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING SLOW. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHILE REAL TIGHT AND FIRM TO STOP IT FROM TURNING RIGHT. ON AUG 26 2017 AT 5PM, I WAS READY TO MAKE A SLIGHT RIGHT TURN, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL TOOK CONTROL OVER ME, THE CAR TURNED RIGHT BY ITSELF BEFORE I T...

May 17, 2017 Engine 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

May 17, 2017 Power Train 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

May 17, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

May 17, 2017 Engine 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

May 17, 2017 Power Train 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

May 17, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 99,600 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. ESC OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON VEHICLE STARTUP AND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO A LOW POWER MODE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN MORE THAN FIVE MILES PER HOUR.

Jan 12, 2017 Structure 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB WOULD INADVERTENTLY FUNCTION WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC FOR THE HATCHBACK WOULD CAUSE IT TO INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A STICK TO KEEP THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. THE...

Jan 12, 2017 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB WOULD INADVERTENTLY FUNCTION WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC FOR THE HATCHBACK WOULD CAUSE IT TO INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A STICK TO KEEP THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. THE...

Jan 12, 2017 Structure 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB WOULD INADVERTENTLY FUNCTION WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC FOR THE HATCHBACK WOULD CAUSE IT TO INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A STICK TO KEEP THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. THE...

Jan 12, 2017 Electrical System 46,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB WOULD INADVERTENTLY FUNCTION WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE DOORS. ALSO, THE HYDRAULIC FOR THE HATCHBACK WOULD CAUSE IT TO INDEPENDENTLY OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A STICK TO KEEP THE HATCHBACK FROM CLOSING. THE...

Dec 28, 2016 Steering 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN...

Dec 28, 2016 Steering 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN...

Dec 9, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 32,000 mi

THE ESC HAS GONE OUT AND THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOW I HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE WHEN IT WAS NEW BECAUSE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE SECOND TIME WAS A RECALL. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY WHICH INCLUDES THE RADIO, AND INFORMATION SYSTEM TURNS ON...

Dec 9, 2016 Electrical System 32,000 mi

THE ESC HAS GONE OUT AND THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOW I HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE WHEN IT WAS NEW BECAUSE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE SECOND TIME WAS A RECALL. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY WHICH INCLUDES THE RADIO, AND INFORMATION SYSTEM TURNS ON...

Dec 9, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 32,000 mi

THE ESC HAS GONE OUT AND THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOW I HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE WHEN IT WAS NEW BECAUSE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE SECOND TIME WAS A RECALL. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY WHICH INCLUDES THE RADIO, AND INFORMATION SYSTEM TURNS ON...

Dec 9, 2016 Electrical System 32,000 mi

THE ESC HAS GONE OUT AND THE TURN SIGNALS WORK, BUT NOW I HAVE TO TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY. THE IGNITION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ONCE WHEN IT WAS NEW BECAUSE THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE SECOND TIME WAS A RECALL. THE DIGITAL DISPLAY WHICH INCLUDES THE RADIO, AND INFORMATION SYSTEM TURNS ON...

Dec 7, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 7, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 7, 2016 Unknown Or Other 48,000 mi

APPROX : MARCH 2016 - - 48000 MILES, MY CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY ,WHEN TURNED ON. INDICATOR LIGHT STILL WORKS, RESEARCHING I'VE FOUND A SIMPLE BURNT OUT BRAKE LIGHT BULB MAY BE THE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE UNRELATED FAILURE. EITHER WAY I'M NOT SEEING ANY ERROR MESSA...

Dec 6, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages 139,000 mi

DOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 139,000 mi

DOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 6, 2016 Latches/locks/linkages 139,000 mi

DOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Dec 6, 2016 Structure 139,000 mi

DOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REWIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE...

Nov 29, 2016 Air Bags 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REWIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE...

Nov 1, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Nov 1, 2016 Steering 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMP...

Oct 19, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 19, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 19, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 19, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 19, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 19, 2016 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ESC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SECURITY LOCK WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY BACK AND FORTH BEFORE...

Oct 7, 2016 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Oct 7, 2016 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED AND NEEDED TO B...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS STRETCHED AND NEEDED TO B...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CHECK AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CHECK AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27...

Aug 29, 2016 Traction Control System 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON WAS PUSHED, THE VEHICLE ONLY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE ESC" INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,0...

Aug 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON WAS PUSHED, THE VEHICLE ONLY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE ESC" INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,0...

Aug 29, 2016 Traction Control System 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON WAS PUSHED, THE VEHICLE ONLY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE ESC" INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,0...

Aug 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL BUTTON WAS PUSHED, THE VEHICLE ONLY VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE ESC" INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,0...

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE RISE, AFTER THE INTERIOR COOL DOWN THE LIGHT GOES OFF. I HAVE TO TURN THE AIR CONDITION ON HIGH TO COOL DOWN THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE TO GET THE LIGHT TO GO OUT.

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE RISE, AFTER THE INTERIOR COOL DOWN THE LIGHT GOES OFF. I HAVE TO TURN THE AIR CONDITION ON HIGH TO COOL DOWN THE INTERIOR TEMPERATURE TO GET THE LIGHT TO GO OUT.

Jun 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

LEFT SIDE REAR WINDOW BLEW UP AND SHATTERED. NEXT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD BLEW UP AND SHATTERED BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE EXPLODING GLASS SINCE MY CAR WAS FULL OF IT IN BOTH INSTANCES, I HEARD A POP ON THE FIRST ONE WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY.MY...

Jun 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 25,000 mi

LEFT SIDE REAR WINDOW BLEW UP AND SHATTERED. NEXT, THE REAR WINDSHIELD BLEW UP AND SHATTERED BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED, HOWEVER SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE EXPLODING GLASS SINCE MY CAR WAS FULL OF IT IN BOTH INSTANCES, I HEARD A POP ON THE FIRST ONE WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY.MY...

May 23, 2016 Power Train 79,000 mi

VEHICLE WHILE BEING TAKEN THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH WITH ME INSIDE SITTING BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, AND BOTH OF MY HANDS RESTING ON MY KNEE CAPS, WITH ENGINE RUNNING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.. THE BACKUP LIGHT ARE ALSO TURNED ON WH...

May 23, 2016 Wheels 79,000 mi

VEHICLE WHILE BEING TAKEN THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH WITH ME INSIDE SITTING BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, AND BOTH OF MY HANDS RESTING ON MY KNEE CAPS, WITH ENGINE RUNNING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.. THE BACKUP LIGHT ARE ALSO TURNED ON WH...

May 23, 2016 Power Train 79,000 mi

VEHICLE WHILE BEING TAKEN THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH WITH ME INSIDE SITTING BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, AND BOTH OF MY HANDS RESTING ON MY KNEE CAPS, WITH ENGINE RUNNING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.. THE BACKUP LIGHT ARE ALSO TURNED ON WH...

May 23, 2016 Wheels 79,000 mi

VEHICLE WHILE BEING TAKEN THROUGH AN AUTOMATED CAR WASH WITH ME INSIDE SITTING BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, AND BOTH OF MY HANDS RESTING ON MY KNEE CAPS, WITH ENGINE RUNNING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO REVERSE BY ITSELF.. THE BACKUP LIGHT ARE ALSO TURNED ON WH...

Mar 17, 2016 Air Bags Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 17, 2016 Power Train Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 17, 2016 Electrical System Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 17, 2016 Air Bags Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 17, 2016 Power Train Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 17, 2016 Electrical System Crash 54,285 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT ...

Mar 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 14, 2016 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESS AND BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Mar 7, 2016 Steering 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN FOUR RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DESPITE NO FAILURES OCCURRING. ONCE THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FO...

Mar 7, 2016 Steering 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN FOUR RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS DESPITE NO FAILURES OCCURRING. ONCE THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR FO...

Dec 15, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Dec 15, 2015 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Dec 15, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Dec 15, 2015 Electrical System 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

Dec 10, 2015 Electrical System Fire 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Dec 10, 2015 Electrical System Fire 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE...

Nov 25, 2015 Service Brakes

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 25, 2015 Electrical System

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 25, 2015 Service Brakes

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 25, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 25, 2015 Electrical System

MY 2009 HHR HAS WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS THE MAY 15, 2014 GM TAIL LIGHT MALFUNCTION. THE MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED FROM FAULTY WIRING AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THEY REMAIN ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS MALFUNCTION ALSO DISABLES SAFETY FEATURES LIKE ELECTRONIC STA...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 20, 2015 Service Brakes 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 20, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 20, 2015 Air Bags 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 20, 2015 Service Brakes 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 20, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 179,273 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS THE ESC AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 TO 15 MPH AND THE BRAKES MAKE A GROWLING NOISE I DRIVE 80 MILES A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE TURNPIKE I AM AFRAID I WILL REAR ...

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags

I HAVE FOUND THROUGH RESEARCH THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL PREVIOUSLY DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHTS, APPARENTLY THIS WAS NEVER FIXED IN OUR CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR THIS PAST DECEMBER. THE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND NOW THE LIGHT AND SYSTEM SAYS THAT WE NEED TO SERVICE T...

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags

I HAVE FOUND THROUGH RESEARCH THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL PREVIOUSLY DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHTS, APPARENTLY THIS WAS NEVER FIXED IN OUR CAR. WE BOUGHT THE CAR THIS PAST DECEMBER. THE LIGHT COMES ON EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND NOW THE LIGHT AND SYSTEM SAYS THAT WE NEED TO SERVICE T...

Nov 2, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STORAGE BIN DOOR WAS BLOCKING HER VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V444000 (LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGES). THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Nov 2, 2015 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STORAGE BIN DOOR WAS BLOCKING HER VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V444000 (LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGES). THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ON OCT 25 2015 AROUND 7:00PM, I PARKED AT PARKING LOT OF HOME DEPOT LANE AVE JACKSONVILLE FL. I PULLED THE INSIDE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AT DRIVER'S SIDE, THE HANDLE BROKE APART. I COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR. I COULDN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR. NOBODY WAS AROUND. I WAS PANIC...SOMETIME LATER, I REALIZED I C...

Oct 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ON OCT 25 2015 AROUND 7:00PM, I PARKED AT PARKING LOT OF HOME DEPOT LANE AVE JACKSONVILLE FL. I PULLED THE INSIDE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AT DRIVER'S SIDE, THE HANDLE BROKE APART. I COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR. I COULDN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR. NOBODY WAS AROUND. I WAS PANIC...SOMETIME LATER, I REALIZED I C...

Oct 21, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, REPLACED BATTERY,HAD ALTERNATOR AND STARTER TESTED ALL GOOD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP. NOW THE PART THAT IS NEEDED IS NOT AVAILABLE NEW SO NOW MY MECHANIC HAS WENT THROUGH THREE PARTS THAT HAVE NOT WORKED. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FUSE BOX. WHY HASN'T THIS V...

Oct 21, 2015 Electrical System 120,000 mi

CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, REPLACED BATTERY,HAD ALTERNATOR AND STARTER TESTED ALL GOOD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP. NOW THE PART THAT IS NEEDED IS NOT AVAILABLE NEW SO NOW MY MECHANIC HAS WENT THROUGH THREE PARTS THAT HAVE NOT WORKED. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FUSE BOX. WHY HASN'T THIS V...

Oct 15, 2015 Air Bags Crash 14,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPA...

Oct 15, 2015 Air Bags Crash 14,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPA...

Sep 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

I AM PICKING MY CAR BACK UP TOMORROW AND ALL MT PAPERS ARE IN IT...BACI AROUND 3/15 MY ETC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR JERKED, THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS, TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD IT FOR 2 WKS AND COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT AND I WAS TO LET THEM KNOW IF IT HAPPENE...

Sep 9, 2015 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

I AM PICKING MY CAR BACK UP TOMORROW AND ALL MT PAPERS ARE IN IT...BACI AROUND 3/15 MY ETC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR JERKED, THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS, TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD IT FOR 2 WKS AND COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT AND I WAS TO LET THEM KNOW IF IT HAPPENE...

Aug 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper 117,369 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND NO ONE WAS INSIDE WHEN THE BACK GLASS JUST POPPED AND SHATTERED.

Aug 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper 117,369 mi

CAR WAS PARKED AND NO ONE WAS INSIDE WHEN THE BACK GLASS JUST POPPED AND SHATTERED.

Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THERE ARE POWER/ELECTRICAL SURGES. I HAVE DOCUMENT THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHTS REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT, IT DOESN'T JUST BLOW, IT CRACKS AND MELTS. TO THE POINT IT LITERALLY MELTS THE HOLDER OF THE BULB. THE SURGES ARE MORE FREQUENT. I HAVE TO CHANGE BURNT/ LITERA...

Aug 25, 2015 Electrical System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THERE ARE POWER/ELECTRICAL SURGES. I HAVE DOCUMENT THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHTS REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT, IT DOESN'T JUST BLOW, IT CRACKS AND MELTS. TO THE POINT IT LITERALLY MELTS THE HOLDER OF THE BULB. THE SURGES ARE MORE FREQUENT. I HAVE TO CHANGE BURNT/ LITERA...

Aug 21, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 21, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 21, 2015 Electrical System

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 21, 2015 Unknown Or Other

CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY WOULD NOT TURN. EVENTUALLY PULLED FUSE AND GOT CAR TO STOP. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT RECALLS CAME OUT LATER AND I TOOK IT IN THREE TIMES TO GET RECALL THINGS FIXED. I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS AS OTHER OWNERS WITH MY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE DIC GIVING FALSE INFORMATION SUCH ...

Aug 19, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

RANDOM DRIVERS CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NO REASON TO HAPPEN

Aug 19, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

RANDOM DRIVERS CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. NO REASON TO HAPPEN

Jul 27, 2015 Electrical System Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO WORK AND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN USED ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. AS THE FAILURE PR...

Jul 27, 2015 Equipment Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO WORK AND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN USED ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. AS THE FAILURE PR...

Jul 27, 2015 Electrical System Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO WORK AND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN USED ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. AS THE FAILURE PR...

Jul 27, 2015 Equipment Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL FAILED TO WORK AND THE FRONT AND REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN WHEN USED ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WORSE DURING RAINY WEATHER. AS THE FAILURE PR...

Jul 15, 2015 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY, THE MASTER KEY OPENER WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jul 15, 2015 Structure 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY, THE MASTER KEY OPENER WOULD NOT UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

Jun 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

Jun 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

Jun 26, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

Jun 26, 2015 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

Jun 26, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE....

May 31, 2015 Air Bags 45,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR 2009 HHR WE RECEIVED A AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. IT WAS RESOLVED HOWEVER WE HAVE HAD THREE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG LIGHTS COMING ON INCLUDING ONE THAT WE WERE CHARGED FOR REPAIR. THEN WE LEARNED THAT OUR CAR WAS ON A NATIONAL AIR BAG RECALL AND TOOK IT TO A CHEVY...

May 31, 2015 Air Bags 45,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER WE PURCHASED OUR 2009 HHR WE RECEIVED A AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. IT WAS RESOLVED HOWEVER WE HAVE HAD THREE ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR BAG LIGHTS COMING ON INCLUDING ONE THAT WE WERE CHARGED FOR REPAIR. THEN WE LEARNED THAT OUR CAR WAS ON A NATIONAL AIR BAG RECALL AND TOOK IT TO A CHEVY...

May 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT FLICKER CONSTANTLY, DOES THIS IN PARK AND DURING DRIVING, NOTICED LATELY THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE ALSO DIMMING AT START UP.

May 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM BUT IN THE MORNING WHEN I START MY HHR THERE IS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SILICON. IT TAKES ME ABOUT 30 MIN. TO GET TO WORK AND BY THE TIME I GET TO WORK I HAVE THE WORST HEADACHE FROM SMELLING THIS THE WHOLE TRIP. IT IS STRONGER WHEN THE A/C IN ON. NOT SURE IF ...

May 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT FLICKER CONSTANTLY, DOES THIS IN PARK AND DURING DRIVING, NOTICED LATELY THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE ALSO DIMMING AT START UP.

May 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 78,000 mi

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM BUT IN THE MORNING WHEN I START MY HHR THERE IS A VERY STRONG ODOR OF SILICON. IT TAKES ME ABOUT 30 MIN. TO GET TO WORK AND BY THE TIME I GET TO WORK I HAVE THE WORST HEADACHE FROM SMELLING THIS THE WHOLE TRIP. IT IS STRONGER WHEN THE A/C IN ON. NOT SURE IF ...

May 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THERE WAS HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

May 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 53,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THERE WAS HESITATION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN WAS NOT...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE LIGHTING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER WHERE IT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. THE VIN WAS NOT...

May 4, 2015 Electrical System 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

May 4, 2015 Air Bags 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

May 4, 2015 Engine 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

May 4, 2015 Electrical System 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

May 4, 2015 Air Bags 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

May 4, 2015 Engine 84,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN AUGUST 2013, AND SOON AFTER GETTING IT THE VERY SAME WARNING CAME ON. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAD IT SENT TO A LOCAL GM DEALER TO BE FIXED....

Apr 27, 2015 Electrical System

LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE COMPLAINT ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR WAS NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Apr 27, 2015 Electrical System

LETTER FROM SENATOR FEINSTEIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE COMPLAINT ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR WAS NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Apr 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Apr 24, 2015 Steering

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Apr 24, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Apr 24, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Apr 24, 2015 Steering

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Apr 24, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR HAS SHUT DOWN AND HAS CAUSED MY POWER STEERING TO GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT DINGS SO I HAVE SOME NOTICE. BUT NONE THE LESS REALLY SCARY AND VERY HARD TO TURN GOING 20 MPH. MY BRAKES ARE VERY HARD WHEN THIS HAPPENS. MY THERMOSTAT/ COOLANT INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY ...

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 20, 2015 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 20, 2015 Service Brakes 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 20, 2015 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE ESC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Mar 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Mar 13, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE...

Feb 24, 2015 Structure 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED AS IF THE CONTACT WERE EXITING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO REMAINED OPERABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED AS IF THE CONTACT WERE EXITING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO REMAINED OPERABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Feb 24, 2015 Structure 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED AS IF THE CONTACT WERE EXITING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO REMAINED OPERABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Feb 24, 2015 Electrical System 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE DOOR CHIME ACTIVATED AS IF THE CONTACT WERE EXITING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO REMAINED OPERABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED O...

Feb 22, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 22, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 22, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 22, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 22, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

WENT TO BACK HHR OUT OF MY GARAGE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD WITH NO GIVE. POWER STEERING HAS NO POWER AND THE EXC LIGHT IS ON. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. THE IGNITION, AIR BAGS, BRAKES, DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS...THE LIST GOES ON. THIS ONE TAKES THE...

Feb 15, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TODAY I MADE THE MISTAKE OF LEAVING A DOME LIGHT ON WHILE IN CHURCH FOR A FEW HRS. CAME OUT IT STARTED UP WITH NO PROBLEM. GOT ON THE FERRY PARKED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START UP TO GET OFF THE CAR WAS DEAD. NOW THIS IS THE TERROR OF THAT , THE DOOR LOCKS DIDN'T WORK, THE HORN W...

Feb 15, 2015 Electrical System 65,000 mi

TODAY I MADE THE MISTAKE OF LEAVING A DOME LIGHT ON WHILE IN CHURCH FOR A FEW HRS. CAME OUT IT STARTED UP WITH NO PROBLEM. GOT ON THE FERRY PARKED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START UP TO GET OFF THE CAR WAS DEAD. NOW THIS IS THE TERROR OF THAT , THE DOOR LOCKS DIDN'T WORK, THE HORN W...

Feb 11, 2015 Steering

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES PAID FOR POWER STEERING REPAIR. REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Feb 11, 2015 Steering

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES PAID FOR POWER STEERING REPAIR. REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED. *JB

Feb 4, 2015 Air Bags 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 4, 2015 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 4, 2015 Air Bags 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 4, 2015 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED FOR THE AIR BAG AND REMA...

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags 96,000 mi

MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND OFF OVER SEVERAL WEEKS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSIS THE ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS NOT BEEN ON WHEN I BRING IT IND. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Engine 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY RECALL COMPETED ON MY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I STILL HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND EITHER I HEAR THE ENGINE STILL RUN SLIGHTLY, BUT MORE COMMONLY THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DOOR CHIMES AS IF I OPENED THE DOOR WITH ...

Feb 1, 2015 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY RECALL COMPETED ON MY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I STILL HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND EITHER I HEAR THE ENGINE STILL RUN SLIGHTLY, BUT MORE COMMONLY THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DOOR CHIMES AS IF I OPENED THE DOOR WITH ...

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags 96,000 mi

MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND OFF OVER SEVERAL WEEKS. DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSIS THE ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS NOT BEEN ON WHEN I BRING IT IND. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Engine 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY RECALL COMPETED ON MY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I STILL HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND EITHER I HEAR THE ENGINE STILL RUN SLIGHTLY, BUT MORE COMMONLY THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DOOR CHIMES AS IF I OPENED THE DOOR WITH ...

Feb 1, 2015 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY RECALL COMPETED ON MY IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER, I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I STILL HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND EITHER I HEAR THE ENGINE STILL RUN SLIGHTLY, BUT MORE COMMONLY THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DOOR CHIMES AS IF I OPENED THE DOOR WITH ...

Jan 28, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES INSIDE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO PART OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE DOOR PANEL FRACTURING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS WERE REQUIRED TO BE OPENED IN ORDER TO OPE...

Jan 28, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES INSIDE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO PART OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE DOOR PANEL FRACTURING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE WINDOWS WERE REQUIRED TO BE OPENED IN ORDER TO OPE...

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 17, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 17, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 17, 2015 Suspension Crash 73,822 mi

LESS THEN 24 HOURS OFF THE LOT I WAS DRIVING HOME OFF HWY26 EXITING TO MY TOWN OF WATERTOWN,WI. I WAS SLOWING DOWN ON THE RAMP AND MY SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE DRIVER VISOR CAUSING MY TO FLINCH AND RELEASE THE BREAK FOR A SLIT SECOND. I TRIED TO REAPPLY THE BREAK AND HAD NO...

Jan 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 80,781 mi

IT WAS SNOWING AND I STARTED MY CAR TO WARM IT UP. I CLEANED OFF THE WINDOWS WITH MY SNOW BRUSH. WHENEVER I GOT INTO THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE WIPERS, THEY MOVED FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN STOPPED. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND CHECKED THE WIPERS. THEY WERE MOVING FREELY. NOTHING I DID WOULD MAKE THE WIPERS...

Jan 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 80,781 mi

IT WAS SNOWING AND I STARTED MY CAR TO WARM IT UP. I CLEANED OFF THE WINDOWS WITH MY SNOW BRUSH. WHENEVER I GOT INTO THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE WIPERS, THEY MOVED FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN STOPPED. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND CHECKED THE WIPERS. THEY WERE MOVING FREELY. NOTHING I DID WOULD MAKE THE WIPERS...

Jan 3, 2015 Air Bags Crash 73,700 mi

AFTER BUYING THE HHR THE DAY BEFORE I WENT TO WORK. ON MY WAY BACK HOME. I GOT OFF ON MY EXIT ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE RAMP MY SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND SENDING ME INTO A MEADEN CAUSING MY WHEEL TO SNAP ALMOST ALL THE WAY OFF. *TR

Jan 3, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 73,700 mi

AFTER BUYING THE HHR THE DAY BEFORE I WENT TO WORK. ON MY WAY BACK HOME. I GOT OFF ON MY EXIT ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE RAMP MY SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND SENDING ME INTO A MEADEN CAUSING MY WHEEL TO SNAP ALMOST ALL THE WAY OFF. *TR

Jan 3, 2015 Air Bags Crash 73,700 mi

AFTER BUYING THE HHR THE DAY BEFORE I WENT TO WORK. ON MY WAY BACK HOME. I GOT OFF ON MY EXIT ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE RAMP MY SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND SENDING ME INTO A MEADEN CAUSING MY WHEEL TO SNAP ALMOST ALL THE WAY OFF. *TR

Jan 3, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 73,700 mi

AFTER BUYING THE HHR THE DAY BEFORE I WENT TO WORK. ON MY WAY BACK HOME. I GOT OFF ON MY EXIT ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN THE RAMP MY SIDE AIRBAGS WENT OFF. THEN I PUSHED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND SENDING ME INTO A MEADEN CAUSING MY WHEEL TO SNAP ALMOST ALL THE WAY OFF. *TR

Dec 17, 2014 Steering 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION BECAME FRACTURED WHILE IN THE ON POSITION AS THE ESC...

Dec 17, 2014 Electrical System 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION BECAME FRACTURED WHILE IN THE ON POSITION AS THE ESC...

Dec 17, 2014 Steering 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION BECAME FRACTURED WHILE IN THE ON POSITION AS THE ESC...

Dec 17, 2014 Electrical System 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION BECAME FRACTURED WHILE IN THE ON POSITION AS THE ESC...

Dec 9, 2014 Air Bags

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Dec 9, 2014 Air Bags

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Nov 13, 2014 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TO HAVE AIRBAG SERVICE HAS BEEN ON FOR SOMETIME. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN ASKED ABOUT THIS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE LAST ANSWER WE RECEIVED IS THAT THE AIRBAG IS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS BUT PREVIOUS TO THIS WE WERE TOLD THAT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT EVEN...

Nov 13, 2014 Air Bags

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TO HAVE AIRBAG SERVICE HAS BEEN ON FOR SOMETIME. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN ASKED ABOUT THIS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE LAST ANSWER WE RECEIVED IS THAT THE AIRBAG IS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS BUT PREVIOUS TO THIS WE WERE TOLD THAT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT EVEN...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE A...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE A...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE A...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE A...

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags 90,000 mi

MY CHEVROLET 2009 HHR AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE SUN FOR A FEW HOURS ON A HOT DAY. ONCE THE CAR COOL OFF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, OR IF IT IS BEFORE THE SUN COME UP THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I REPORTED THIS TO MY CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY PRETENDED LIKE THIS ISSUE WAS FOREIGN ...

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags 90,000 mi

MY CHEVROLET 2009 HHR AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE SUN FOR A FEW HOURS ON A HOT DAY. ONCE THE CAR COOL OFF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, OR IF IT IS BEFORE THE SUN COME UP THERE IS NO PROBLEM. I REPORTED THIS TO MY CHEVROLET DEALER AND THEY PRETENDED LIKE THIS ISSUE WAS FOREIGN ...

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE BEING SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE BEING SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 10, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE BEING SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE BEING SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 8, 2014 Power Train 170,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 PROBLEMS SO FAR WHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. ON THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVY HHR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. BECAUSE THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS ...

Oct 8, 2014 Steering 170,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 PROBLEMS SO FAR WHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. ON THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVY HHR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. BECAUSE THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS ...

Oct 8, 2014 Power Train 170,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 PROBLEMS SO FAR WHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. ON THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVY HHR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. BECAUSE THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS ...

Oct 8, 2014 Steering 170,000 mi

I HAVE HAD 3 PROBLEMS SO FAR WHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. ON THE GM WEBSITE IT SAYS THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVY HHR ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. BECAUSE THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS ...

Oct 3, 2014 Steering 38,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHI...

Oct 3, 2014 Steering 38,888 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHI...

Oct 2, 2014 Air Bags 74,820 mi

RE: VEHICLE:2009 CHEVROLET HHR (SERVICE AIR BAG -- WARNING) VIN NUMBER:[XXX] MY ABOVE VEHICLE HAS JUST ALERTED ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK TODAY, THAT MY AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY BE A POTENTIAL RISK. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED DURING MY ENTIRE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN ...

Oct 2, 2014 Air Bags 74,820 mi

RE: VEHICLE:2009 CHEVROLET HHR (SERVICE AIR BAG -- WARNING) VIN NUMBER:[XXX] MY ABOVE VEHICLE HAS JUST ALERTED ME WHILE DRIVING TO WORK TODAY, THAT MY AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY BE A POTENTIAL RISK. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED DURING MY ENTIRE OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS JUST BEEN ...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURES OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING...

Sep 25, 2014 Steering 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURES OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING...

Sep 25, 2014 Electrical System 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURES OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING...

Sep 25, 2014 Steering 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURES OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES BEGAN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING...

Sep 20, 2014 Seat Belts 28,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER USE; UNABLE TO PULL OUT FROM THE EXTRACTOR. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT CONTINUES TO EXIST. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IN THAT PASSENGER IS FORCED TO RIDE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF SEAT BELT. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY AND ALLO...

Sep 20, 2014 Air Bags 24,500 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUN AND HOT AND/HUMID CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE LIGHT REMAINS LIT UNTIL REMOVED FROM BEING EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND COOLS DOWN SUFFICIENTLY. ALTHOUGH, THIS IS NOT ALWAYS RESOLVED IMMEDIATELY. OCCASIONALLY, THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ...

Sep 20, 2014 Seat Belts 28,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS LOCKED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW FOR PROPER USE; UNABLE TO PULL OUT FROM THE EXTRACTOR. THIS HAS BEEN AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT CONTINUES TO EXIST. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IN THAT PASSENGER IS FORCED TO RIDE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF SEAT BELT. THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY AND ALLO...

Sep 20, 2014 Air Bags 24,500 mi

WHEN VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUN AND HOT AND/HUMID CONDITIONS, THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE LIGHT REMAINS LIT UNTIL REMOVED FROM BEING EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND COOLS DOWN SUFFICIENTLY. ALTHOUGH, THIS IS NOT ALWAYS RESOLVED IMMEDIATELY. OCCASIONALLY, THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ...

Sep 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Sep 18, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL...

Sep 16, 2014 Air Bags 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE SERVICE AIR BAG SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Sep 16, 2014 Air Bags 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE SERVICE AIR BAG SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Sep 15, 2014 Steering 47,100 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WAL MART AND A BEEPING SOUND GOT MY ATTENTION AND THEN I REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.. I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF... WE SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE STEERING WA...

Sep 15, 2014 Air Bags 47,100 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WAL MART AND A BEEPING SOUND GOT MY ATTENTION AND THEN I REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.. I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF... WE SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE STEERING WA...

Sep 15, 2014 Steering 47,100 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WAL MART AND A BEEPING SOUND GOT MY ATTENTION AND THEN I REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.. I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF... WE SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE STEERING WA...

Sep 15, 2014 Air Bags 47,100 mi

I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WAL MART AND A BEEPING SOUND GOT MY ATTENTION AND THEN I REALIZED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.. I STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE AND TURNED THE CAR OFF... WE SAT THERE FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS AND I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND THE STEERING WA...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 51,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON THE DASH BOARD AND VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. ON 09\10\2014 I CALLED SERRA CHEVROLET IN MADISON TN AND TOLD A SERVICE REP NAMED [XXX] WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND WHAT I NEEDED TO DO ...

Sep 11, 2014 Steering 51,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON THE DASH BOARD AND VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. ON 09\10\2014 I CALLED SERRA CHEVROLET IN MADISON TN AND TOLD A SERVICE REP NAMED [XXX] WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND WHAT I NEEDED TO DO ...

Sep 8, 2014 Air Bags 59,321 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVED SUBURBAN ROADWAY THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT(S) ILLUMINATED ON THE CONSOLE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. LATER THAT DAY THE LIGHT(S) WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ON SEPTEMBER 6TH THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON AT LEAST 3 OR 4 TIMES. THI...

Sep 8, 2014 Air Bags 59,321 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVED SUBURBAN ROADWAY THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT(S) ILLUMINATED ON THE CONSOLE IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER. LATER THAT DAY THE LIGHT(S) WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. ON SEPTEMBER 6TH THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT(S) CAME BACK ON AT LEAST 3 OR 4 TIMES. THI...

Sep 4, 2014 Air Bags 47,061 mi

IN APRIL 2013 OUR SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED COMING ON AND OFF AT VARIED TIMES. THERE WAS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR WHEN IT WENT ON OR OFF. OUR DEALER STATED THAT IF THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY (SCARED US INTO TH...

Sep 4, 2014 Electrical System 47,061 mi

IN APRIL 2013 OUR SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED COMING ON AND OFF AT VARIED TIMES. THERE WAS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR WHEN IT WENT ON OR OFF. OUR DEALER STATED THAT IF THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY (SCARED US INTO TH...

Sep 4, 2014 Air Bags 47,061 mi

IN APRIL 2013 OUR SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED COMING ON AND OFF AT VARIED TIMES. THERE WAS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR WHEN IT WENT ON OR OFF. OUR DEALER STATED THAT IF THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY (SCARED US INTO TH...

Sep 4, 2014 Electrical System 47,061 mi

IN APRIL 2013 OUR SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED COMING ON AND OFF AT VARIED TIMES. THERE WAS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR WHEN IT WENT ON OR OFF. OUR DEALER STATED THAT IF THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS OFF AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY (SCARED US INTO TH...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering 31,300 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS INDICATED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY AS WELL AS BY A SERIES OF DINGS. POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE ENGINE. IT FAILED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. IT NOW FAILS WITHIN MOMENTS OF STARTING THE CAR EVERY TIME. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY HAD NO INFO...

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR WAS HAS 2 RECALLS ON IT. I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE RECALLS REPAIRED ON MY CAR AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE FIRST WHICH WAS 06/09/2014. I WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED AND I WOULD GET A CALL WHEN THEY CAME IN. ON TUES 08/26/2014 I RECEIVED A CAR IN ...

Sep 3, 2014 Steering 31,300 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS INDICATED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY AS WELL AS BY A SERIES OF DINGS. POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE ENGINE. IT FAILED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. IT NOW FAILS WITHIN MOMENTS OF STARTING THE CAR EVERY TIME. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY HAD NO INFO...

Sep 3, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR WAS HAS 2 RECALLS ON IT. I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET THE RECALLS REPAIRED ON MY CAR AS SOON AS I RECEIVED THE FIRST WHICH WAS 06/09/2014. I WAS TOLD THE PARTS WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED AND I WOULD GET A CALL WHEN THEY CAME IN. ON TUES 08/26/2014 I RECEIVED A CAR IN ...

Aug 28, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Aug 28, 2014 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Aug 28, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Aug 25, 2014 Electrical System 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 25, 2014 Electrical System 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 25, 2014 Structure 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 25, 2014 Suspension 99,998 mi

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...

Aug 20, 2014 Air Bags 39,750 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG- THIS MESSAGE COMES UP A LOT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT IS COMING UP MORE OFTEN NOW THOUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN ON LINE THAT OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TALKED TO MY CHEVY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 39,750 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG- THIS MESSAGE COMES UP A LOT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT IS COMING UP MORE OFTEN NOW THOUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN ON LINE THAT OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TALKED TO MY CHEVY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ...

Aug 20, 2014 Air Bags 39,750 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG- THIS MESSAGE COMES UP A LOT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT IS COMING UP MORE OFTEN NOW THOUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN ON LINE THAT OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TALKED TO MY CHEVY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ...

Aug 20, 2014 Electrical System 39,750 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG- THIS MESSAGE COMES UP A LOT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. IT IS COMING UP MORE OFTEN NOW THOUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN ON LINE THAT OTHER GM VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. TALKED TO MY CHEVY DEALER ABOUT THIS AND HE SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ...

Aug 18, 2014 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Air Bags 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Steering 97,671 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT A BLOWN FUSE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL...

Aug 18, 2014 Service Brakes 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Air Bags 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Steering 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED TO PARK IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 18, 2014 Steering 97,671 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT A BLOWN FUSE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL...

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 38,650 mi

WINDOW SWITCHES DON'T WORK FOR PASSAGE SIDE ON DRIVERS DOOR. ANY TIME PUSHED IT SMELLS LIKE THEY ARE BURNING. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT STILL ISN'T FIXED WE JUST DON'T USE THEM. THE BACK UP LIGHTS NEVER WORK AND THE DEALER WANT TO ALWAY...

Aug 7, 2014 Visibility 38,650 mi

WINDOW SWITCHES DON'T WORK FOR PASSAGE SIDE ON DRIVERS DOOR. ANY TIME PUSHED IT SMELLS LIKE THEY ARE BURNING. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT STILL ISN'T FIXED WE JUST DON'T USE THEM. THE BACK UP LIGHTS NEVER WORK AND THE DEALER WANT TO ALWAY...

Aug 7, 2014 Electrical System 38,650 mi

WINDOW SWITCHES DON'T WORK FOR PASSAGE SIDE ON DRIVERS DOOR. ANY TIME PUSHED IT SMELLS LIKE THEY ARE BURNING. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT STILL ISN'T FIXED WE JUST DON'T USE THEM. THE BACK UP LIGHTS NEVER WORK AND THE DEALER WANT TO ALWAY...

Aug 7, 2014 Visibility 38,650 mi

WINDOW SWITCHES DON'T WORK FOR PASSAGE SIDE ON DRIVERS DOOR. ANY TIME PUSHED IT SMELLS LIKE THEY ARE BURNING. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FIX EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. IT STILL ISN'T FIXED WE JUST DON'T USE THEM. THE BACK UP LIGHTS NEVER WORK AND THE DEALER WANT TO ALWAY...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD ARRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD ARRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE BEEN TRYING T O GET MY SONS IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED FIXED ON HIS HHR SINCE JUNE 4, 2014. THE DEALERSHIP AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER BOTH KEEP TELLING ME THE PART WILL BE COMING. I WAS TOLD SIX WEEKS. IT HAS BEEN LONGER THAN SIX WEEKS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN I WILL GET THE PAR...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 ( AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE BEEN TRYING T O GET MY SONS IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED FIXED ON HIS HHR SINCE JUNE 4, 2014. THE DEALERSHIP AND CHEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER BOTH KEEP TELLING ME THE PART WILL BE COMING. I WAS TOLD SIX WEEKS. IT HAS BEEN LONGER THAN SIX WEEKS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN I WILL GET THE PAR...

Aug 1, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 ( AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 30, 2014 Engine 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 30, 2014 Steering 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 30, 2014 Engine 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 30, 2014 Steering 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 30, 2014 Electrical System 58,000 mi

WENT TO LEAVE FROM FRIEND'S HOUSE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START.CALLED TOW TRUCK, BUT BY THE TIME ( 2 HRS ) I WAITED CAR STARTED-UP.CANCELLED TOW TRUCK. NEXT TIME WHILE MAKING TURN, POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. IT HAS NOT WORKED SINCE APPROX 05/21/14. CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE APPOINTMENT ON 06/03/14....

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Engine

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Service Brakes

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Engine

I BOUGHT MY HHR BRAND NEW. WITHIN WEEKS OF HAVING IT, THE BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WARPING. THIS HAS BECOME AN EVERY SIX MONTH ROUTINE NOW. THE BRAKES DON'T ALWAYS CATCH AND CAN BE SCARY WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN. I'VE BARELY AVOIDED WRECKS SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY THAT INVOLVES STEERING...

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 51,000 mi

VEHICLE RAN FINE ENTIRE DAY(12-20-2013), I PARKED TO SHOP WITH MY WIFE AT A LOCAL MALL. WHEN WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES, MY BATTERY WAS BEGINNING TO DRAIN SO I STOPPED. MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO CONTINUE OUR SHO...

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 51,000 mi

VEHICLE RAN FINE ENTIRE DAY(12-20-2013), I PARKED TO SHOP WITH MY WIFE AT A LOCAL MALL. WHEN WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES, MY BATTERY WAS BEGINNING TO DRAIN SO I STOPPED. MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO CONTINUE OUR SHO...

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 51,000 mi

VEHICLE RAN FINE ENTIRE DAY(12-20-2013), I PARKED TO SHOP WITH MY WIFE AT A LOCAL MALL. WHEN WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES, MY BATTERY WAS BEGINNING TO DRAIN SO I STOPPED. MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO CONTINUE OUR SHO...

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 51,000 mi

VEHICLE RAN FINE ENTIRE DAY(12-20-2013), I PARKED TO SHOP WITH MY WIFE AT A LOCAL MALL. WHEN WE WERE READY TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE WOULD TURN OVER AND THEN IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 10 TIMES, MY BATTERY WAS BEGINNING TO DRAIN SO I STOPPED. MY WIFE AND I DECIDED TO CONTINUE OUR SHO...

Jul 25, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED SAFETY RECALLS FOR POTENTIALLY FATAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE, AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL HAVE PARTS. SO UNTIL THEN I AM TO DRIVE THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE, WITH MY FAMILY IN IT AND JUST HOPE...

Jul 25, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

I HAVE RECEIVED SAFETY RECALLS FOR POTENTIALLY FATAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS TO FIX THIS ISSUE, AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL HAVE PARTS. SO UNTIL THEN I AM TO DRIVE THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE, WITH MY FAMILY IN IT AND JUST HOPE...

Jul 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 80,857 mi

TOOK MY CAR N FOR THE ENGINE RECALL FIVE DAYS LATER I NOTICE MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. ON THE 18TH IM INFORMED BY OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. PLUS ONE OF MY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS OUT. BASICALLY THE LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR ARE OUT. ALSO THE STEER...

Jul 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 80,857 mi

TOOK MY CAR N FOR THE ENGINE RECALL FIVE DAYS LATER I NOTICE MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. ON THE 18TH IM INFORMED BY OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. PLUS ONE OF MY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS OUT. BASICALLY THE LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR ARE OUT. ALSO THE STEER...

Jul 19, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 80,857 mi

TOOK MY CAR N FOR THE ENGINE RECALL FIVE DAYS LATER I NOTICE MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. ON THE 18TH IM INFORMED BY OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. PLUS ONE OF MY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS OUT. BASICALLY THE LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR ARE OUT. ALSO THE STEER...

Jul 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 80,857 mi

TOOK MY CAR N FOR THE ENGINE RECALL FIVE DAYS LATER I NOTICE MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. ON THE 18TH IM INFORMED BY OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY BRAKE LIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE IS OUT. PLUS ONE OF MY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT IS OUT. BASICALLY THE LIGHTS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY CAR ARE OUT. ALSO THE STEER...

Jul 16, 2014 Air Bags

THEY NEED TO GIVE RENTAL CARS UNTILTHEY GET THE PARTS IN THIS WOULD INSURE OUR SAFETY AND SPEED UP THE PROCESS THAT THEY SAY THEY ARE MAKING THE PARTS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE .THAT'S JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE. FIX OUR CARS RIGHT NOW I AM NOT READY TO DIE IN GM JUNK. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SAYS IT NEEDS SERV...

Jul 16, 2014 Steering

THEY NEED TO GIVE RENTAL CARS UNTILTHEY GET THE PARTS IN THIS WOULD INSURE OUR SAFETY AND SPEED UP THE PROCESS THAT THEY SAY THEY ARE MAKING THE PARTS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE .THAT'S JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE. FIX OUR CARS RIGHT NOW I AM NOT READY TO DIE IN GM JUNK. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SAYS IT NEEDS SERV...

Jul 16, 2014 Air Bags

THEY NEED TO GIVE RENTAL CARS UNTILTHEY GET THE PARTS IN THIS WOULD INSURE OUR SAFETY AND SPEED UP THE PROCESS THAT THEY SAY THEY ARE MAKING THE PARTS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE .THAT'S JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE. FIX OUR CARS RIGHT NOW I AM NOT READY TO DIE IN GM JUNK. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SAYS IT NEEDS SERV...

Jul 16, 2014 Steering

THEY NEED TO GIVE RENTAL CARS UNTILTHEY GET THE PARTS IN THIS WOULD INSURE OUR SAFETY AND SPEED UP THE PROCESS THAT THEY SAY THEY ARE MAKING THE PARTS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE .THAT'S JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE. FIX OUR CARS RIGHT NOW I AM NOT READY TO DIE IN GM JUNK. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON SAYS IT NEEDS SERV...

Jul 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash 53,135 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVA...

Jul 11, 2014 Structure 40,103 mi

PULLED IN TO DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO EXIT VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. THIS BASICALLY LEFT ME STUCK IN THE VEHICLE UNLESS I CRAWLED OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE OR UNLESS I WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE ELECTRIC WINDOW, PIVOT IN THE SEAT, AND REACH THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. OBV...

Jul 11, 2014 Air Bags Crash 53,135 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVA...

Jul 11, 2014 Structure 40,103 mi

PULLED IN TO DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO EXIT VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. THIS BASICALLY LEFT ME STUCK IN THE VEHICLE UNLESS I CRAWLED OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE OR UNLESS I WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE ELECTRIC WINDOW, PIVOT IN THE SEAT, AND REACH THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. OBV...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES AND WERE UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR TH...

Jul 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES AND WERE UNCERTAIN OF WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR TH...

Jul 5, 2014 Air Bags 71,244 mi

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED BY ITSELF WHEN PULLING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN. *TR

Jul 5, 2014 Air Bags 71,244 mi

SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED BY ITSELF WHEN PULLING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN. *TR

Jun 28, 2014 Steering 48,675 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE INTO A GRADUAL LEFT TURN, A SERIES OF CHIMES SOUNDED FROM THE VEHICLE AND A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED IN THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER STATING THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING". THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER ASSISTED STEERING BUT RETAINED MANUAL STEERING. THIS WAS RESET BY TURNING THE V...

Jun 28, 2014 Steering 48,675 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE INTO A GRADUAL LEFT TURN, A SERIES OF CHIMES SOUNDED FROM THE VEHICLE AND A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED IN THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER STATING THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING". THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER ASSISTED STEERING BUT RETAINED MANUAL STEERING. THIS WAS RESET BY TURNING THE V...

Jun 25, 2014 Air Bags 54,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2009( SPECIAL AUTO PROGRAM) AND HAD TO RETURN IN AUGUST 2009 FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE REPAIRED WAS DONE (NECESSARY TO REPLACE & PROGRAM PASS PRESENCE MODULE ) AT THAT TIME. I STARTED HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE THIS YEAR AND BROUGHT IT BAC...

Jun 25, 2014 Air Bags 54,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2009( SPECIAL AUTO PROGRAM) AND HAD TO RETURN IN AUGUST 2009 FOR THE DRIVERS AIRBAG LIGHT KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE REPAIRED WAS DONE (NECESSARY TO REPLACE & PROGRAM PASS PRESENCE MODULE ) AT THAT TIME. I STARTED HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE THIS YEAR AND BROUGHT IT BAC...

Jun 18, 2014 Structure 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

Jun 18, 2014 Structure 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

Jun 11, 2014 Air Bags

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAG, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT ARRIVE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANU...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAG, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT ARRIVE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANU...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICL...

Jun 11, 2014 Visibility 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICL...

Jun 11, 2014 Air Bags

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAG, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT ARRIVE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANU...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAG, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WOULD NOT ARRIVE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANU...

Jun 11, 2014 Electrical System 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICL...

Jun 11, 2014 Visibility 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. IN ADDITION, ONE OF THE DOORS ON THE VEHICL...

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME T...

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME T...

Jun 9, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME T...

Jun 9, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME T...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System

TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AS THE IGNITION SWITCH APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER IN SALINAS TO ASK ABOUT IT BUT SAID COULD NOT ASSIST ME TILL WEDNESDAY, GRANTED IT WAS SA...

Jun 7, 2014 Engine

TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AS THE IGNITION SWITCH APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER IN SALINAS TO ASK ABOUT IT BUT SAID COULD NOT ASSIST ME TILL WEDNESDAY, GRANTED IT WAS SA...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System

TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AS THE IGNITION SWITCH APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER IN SALINAS TO ASK ABOUT IT BUT SAID COULD NOT ASSIST ME TILL WEDNESDAY, GRANTED IT WAS SA...

Jun 7, 2014 Engine

TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AS THE IGNITION SWITCH APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. TOOK IT TO GM DEALER IN SALINAS TO ASK ABOUT IT BUT SAID COULD NOT ASSIST ME TILL WEDNESDAY, GRANTED IT WAS SA...

Jun 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL AND THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jun 6, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL AND THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A LOUD CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A LOUD CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A LOUD CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 5, 2014 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A LOUD CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE ...

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Jun 4, 2014 Steering

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jun 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags 7,000 mi

AUGUST OF 2010 1ST INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG OCCURRED. CHEVROLET DEALER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EARLIER 2013 WHEN SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THIS SERVICE AIRBAG WOULD STAY ON FOR A DAY OR TWO, THEN GO OUT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER IT WOULD COME ON AGAIN, THEN G...

Jun 4, 2014 Steering

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jun 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. T...

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags 7,000 mi

AUGUST OF 2010 1ST INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG OCCURRED. CHEVROLET DEALER REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. 2ND INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EARLIER 2013 WHEN SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THIS SERVICE AIRBAG WOULD STAY ON FOR A DAY OR TWO, THEN GO OUT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER IT WOULD COME ON AGAIN, THEN G...

Jun 3, 2014 Visibility/wiper 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 3, 2014 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 3, 2014 Visibility/wiper 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 3, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 3, 2014 Service Brakes 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE WHEEL WOBBLED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS FAILED TO FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCK AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 109,517 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CAN NOT BE TURNED TO OFF POSITION. CYCLED THRU GEARS (AUTOMATIC TRANS) SEVERAL TIMES THINKING PARK SENSOR SWITCH PIN MAY BE THE PROBLEM - NO EFFECT. AWARE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS IGNITION - CALLED HOTLINE - 1ST ATTEMPT, BUSY, 2ND ATTEMPT RECEIVED RECORDING. CALLED DEALERSHIP OF PU...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 47,000 mi

MY 2009 CHEVY HHR REPEATEDLY HAS WATER IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. I AM NOT SURE WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM, HOWEVER, AFTER I RESEARCHED ON LINE, THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. BESIDES THE FLOOR BEING WET THIS CAUSES A HORRIBLE SMELL, MOST LIKELY MOLD IN THE VEHICLE. ...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 109,517 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CAN NOT BE TURNED TO OFF POSITION. CYCLED THRU GEARS (AUTOMATIC TRANS) SEVERAL TIMES THINKING PARK SENSOR SWITCH PIN MAY BE THE PROBLEM - NO EFFECT. AWARE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS IGNITION - CALLED HOTLINE - 1ST ATTEMPT, BUSY, 2ND ATTEMPT RECEIVED RECORDING. CALLED DEALERSHIP OF PU...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 47,000 mi

MY 2009 CHEVY HHR REPEATEDLY HAS WATER IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. I AM NOT SURE WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM, HOWEVER, AFTER I RESEARCHED ON LINE, THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. BESIDES THE FLOOR BEING WET THIS CAUSES A HORRIBLE SMELL, MOST LIKELY MOLD IN THE VEHICLE. ...

May 29, 2014 Steering 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT DIFFICULTY TO MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EPS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING MOT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System Crash 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL FOR TREATME...

May 29, 2014 Steering 61,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT DIFFICULTY TO MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EPS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING MOT...

May 29, 2014 Electrical System Crash 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL FOR TREATME...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 58,963 mi

AFTER PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, I ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THE SWITCH WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION. HOWEVER; IT WOULD MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE START POSITION. THIS FAILURE TO ROTATE TO THE OFF POSITION LEFT THE ENGINE ...

May 26, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE RED LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE.IT SEEMS IT THE PASSENGER SIDE, AS IT BEEPS AND THERE IS NO ONE THERE OR I HAVE MY PURSE SITTING ON THE SEAT. THE CAR DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND I WANTED TO DO DIAGNOSTIC THAT IT WOULD COST ME $98.00. I HAVE R...

May 26, 2014 Electrical System 58,963 mi

AFTER PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE, I ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION. THE SWITCH WOULD NOT MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION. HOWEVER; IT WOULD MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION TO THE START POSITION. THIS FAILURE TO ROTATE TO THE OFF POSITION LEFT THE ENGINE ...

May 26, 2014 Air Bags 55,000 mi

THE RED LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE.IT SEEMS IT THE PASSENGER SIDE, AS IT BEEPS AND THERE IS NO ONE THERE OR I HAVE MY PURSE SITTING ON THE SEAT. THE CAR DEALERSHIP SAID IT'S NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND I WANTED TO DO DIAGNOSTIC THAT IT WOULD COST ME $98.00. I HAVE R...

May 22, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,00...

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,00...

May 22, 2014 Engine 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,00...

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO POWER OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,00...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 49,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE IS TICKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIMING CHAIN....I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM [XXX] MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED 7/27/14 [XXX] IS CHARGING ME 135.00 AN HOUR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THIS IS NOT FAIR. MAY IPLEASE RECEIVE SOME ARBITRATION AND NOT PAY THIS CHARGE SECOND SUBJECT...

May 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE IS TICKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIMING CHAIN....I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM [XXX] MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED 7/27/14 [XXX] IS CHARGING ME 135.00 AN HOUR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THIS IS NOT FAIR. MAY IPLEASE RECEIVE SOME ARBITRATION AND NOT PAY THIS CHARGE SECOND SUBJECT...

May 21, 2014 Power Train 49,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE IS TICKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIMING CHAIN....I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM [XXX] MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED 7/27/14 [XXX] IS CHARGING ME 135.00 AN HOUR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THIS IS NOT FAIR. MAY IPLEASE RECEIVE SOME ARBITRATION AND NOT PAY THIS CHARGE SECOND SUBJECT...

May 21, 2014 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE IS TICKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIMING CHAIN....I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM [XXX] MY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRED 7/27/14 [XXX] IS CHARGING ME 135.00 AN HOUR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THIS IS NOT FAIR. MAY IPLEASE RECEIVE SOME ARBITRATION AND NOT PAY THIS CHARGE SECOND SUBJECT...

May 18, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOES OFF FOR SERVICE. UPDATED 11/24/2014 *JS

May 18, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOES OFF FOR SERVICE. UPDATED 11/24/2014 *JS

May 16, 2014 Steering 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR...

May 16, 2014 Steering 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR...

May 15, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI...

May 15, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI...

May 15, 2014 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

SHE WAS DRIVING AND RAN INTO A MAILBOX AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

May 15, 2014 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI...

May 15, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI...

May 15, 2014 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

SHE WAS DRIVING AND RAN INTO A MAILBOX AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

May 13, 2014 Steering 312,000 mi

ON APRIL 28, 2014, WHILE TAKEN A CURVE POWER STEERING (PS) STOPPED WORKING, LOST CONTROL AND DAMAGE ONLY WHEEL COVER, FORTUNATELY THE AREA A CAME TO A FULL STOP WAS CLEAR OF CAR AND PEOPLE. THE PS WORKED FINE SOON AFTER THAT. AGAIN, ON MAY 10, 2014 THE PS WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME I WAS TAKING A...

May 13, 2014 Steering 312,000 mi

ON APRIL 28, 2014, WHILE TAKEN A CURVE POWER STEERING (PS) STOPPED WORKING, LOST CONTROL AND DAMAGE ONLY WHEEL COVER, FORTUNATELY THE AREA A CAME TO A FULL STOP WAS CLEAR OF CAR AND PEOPLE. THE PS WORKED FINE SOON AFTER THAT. AGAIN, ON MAY 10, 2014 THE PS WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME I WAS TAKING A...

May 12, 2014 Steering 126,400 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO SIDE STREET. WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, EXPECTING PROBLEM TO BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE UNDER GM RECALL/BULLETIN 14115 OR 14119, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VIN HAD NO STEERING RECALLS OR BULLETINS AS OF YET. P...

May 12, 2014 Steering 126,400 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO SIDE STREET. WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP, EXPECTING PROBLEM TO BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE UNDER GM RECALL/BULLETIN 14115 OR 14119, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS VIN HAD NO STEERING RECALLS OR BULLETINS AS OF YET. P...

May 7, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT'S A COMMON ISSUE IN HHRS AND COBALTS, DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED PARTS. GM SAYS I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I'M ALSO TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT, MAKING THIS CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND SHOULD BE LISTED ON ...

May 7, 2014 Air Bags 75,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT'S A COMMON ISSUE IN HHRS AND COBALTS, DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED PARTS. GM SAYS I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I'M ALSO TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT, MAKING THIS CAR UNDRIVEABLE. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS AND SHOULD BE LISTED ON ...

Apr 28, 2014 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED .THE VEHIC...

Apr 28, 2014 Electrical System 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED .THE VEHIC...

Apr 25, 2014 Steering 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING RESUMED WORKING. OVER NEXT TWO WEEKS INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING BECAME MORE FREQUENT. A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER. THEREFORE CHEVROLET WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ...

Apr 25, 2014 Steering 42,000 mi

POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING RESUMED WORKING. OVER NEXT TWO WEEKS INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING BECAME MORE FREQUENT. A RECALL ISSUED FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER. THEREFORE CHEVROLET WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ...

Apr 22, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS N...

Apr 22, 2014 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING TIRES SIZE P215/55 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO OVER...

Apr 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 22, 2014 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 22, 2014 Steering 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 22, 2014 Steering 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS N...

Apr 22, 2014 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING TIRES SIZE P215/55 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO OVER...

Apr 22, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 22, 2014 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 22, 2014 Steering 90,000 mi

THE ESC LIGHT CAE ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, TURN, AND JERKING WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE TAKEN MY HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 3 AND 4 OF APRIL 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE. BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 7,8,9, FOR COMPUTER, HOWEVER THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. 17 APRIL SAME ISSUES AS THE 3 RD. 21 ...

Apr 17, 2014 Steering 155,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS INTERMITENTLY GOING OUT. I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN AND IT WORKS FOR A WHILE THEN GIVES OUT AGAIN. *TT

Apr 17, 2014 Steering 155,000 mi

POWER STEERING IS INTERMITENTLY GOING OUT. I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN AND IT WORKS FOR A WHILE THEN GIVES OUT AGAIN. *TT

Apr 13, 2014 Service Brakes

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 13, 2014 Air Bags

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 13, 2014 Service Brakes

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 13, 2014 Air Bags

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 13, 2014 Electrical System

MY AIR BAG SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT TURNS ON INTERMITTENTLY. AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, NO ACCIDENTS, NO PROBLEM SEEN WITH AIR BAGS BY SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER. ???? .THE SAFETY LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS FOR ALL PASSENGER WINDOWS DOES NOT LOCK THE WINDOW OPERATION. BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLE...

Apr 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE TOP SURFACE EDGE OF THE ENTIRE FRONT WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED NUMEROUS AIR BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED SERVICE WARR...

Apr 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE TOP SURFACE EDGE OF THE ENTIRE FRONT WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED NUMEROUS AIR BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED SERVICE WARR...

Apr 9, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THE "SERVICE AIR BAGS" LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THE "SERVICE AIR BAGS" LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 8, 2014 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 8, 2014 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 8, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 8, 2014 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 8, 2014 Seat Belts 88,000 mi

MY CAR STARTED WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH BACK IN OCTOBER WITH THE KEY NOT SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND HAVING TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT IT OFF, TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT, BUT NOW THINGS ARE GETTING SCARY. EVERY OTHER DAY MY CAR IS TELLING ME THAT THE ABS SYSTEMS NEEDS FIXED AND TH...

Apr 7, 2014 Air Bags 37,500 mi

I WAS LEAVING WORK AND MY SPEED WAS 30 MPH OR LESS WHEN DINGING SOUND CAME ON AND SCREEN SHOWED SERVICE AIR BAGS. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANT. I DON'T KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE OR NOT!!! IT STAYS ON AWHILE THEN GOES OFF, BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON. I SEE WHERE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM T...

Apr 7, 2014 Air Bags 37,500 mi

I WAS LEAVING WORK AND MY SPEED WAS 30 MPH OR LESS WHEN DINGING SOUND CAME ON AND SCREEN SHOWED SERVICE AIR BAGS. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANT. I DON'T KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE OR NOT!!! IT STAYS ON AWHILE THEN GOES OFF, BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON. I SEE WHERE THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM T...

Apr 6, 2014 Air Bags 25,027 mi

AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER SEVERAL MONTHS! SCAN DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH A CONNECTOR (PART# 013580234) WAS DEFECTIVE. COST TO REPAIR $231.01 06/14/2013 *TR

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System 25,027 mi

AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER SEVERAL MONTHS! SCAN DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH A CONNECTOR (PART# 013580234) WAS DEFECTIVE. COST TO REPAIR $231.01 06/14/2013 *TR

Apr 6, 2014 Air Bags 25,027 mi

AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER SEVERAL MONTHS! SCAN DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH A CONNECTOR (PART# 013580234) WAS DEFECTIVE. COST TO REPAIR $231.01 06/14/2013 *TR

Apr 6, 2014 Electrical System 25,027 mi

AIR BAG NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER SEVERAL MONTHS! SCAN DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH A CONNECTOR (PART# 013580234) WAS DEFECTIVE. COST TO REPAIR $231.01 06/14/2013 *TR

Apr 5, 2014 Air Bags 19,450 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON IN DASH TOOK TO DEALER REPAIRED UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER AROUND 16,000 MILES MORE LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR IS ALSO TURNING ON AIRBAG AT 10 POUNDS INSTEAD OF OVER 35. *TR

Apr 5, 2014 Air Bags 19,450 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT WENT ON IN DASH TOOK TO DEALER REPAIRED UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER AROUND 16,000 MILES MORE LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. OCCUPANT SEAT SENSOR IS ALSO TURNING ON AIRBAG AT 10 POUNDS INSTEAD OF OVER 35. *TR

Apr 4, 2014 Suspension 60,000 mi

IN LESS THEN 49000 MILES STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIME NOW IN 8000 MILES FRONT END IS SHAKING AGAIN HHR WAS BEEN FIXED MORE TIME THEN USED CAR WAS PART OF BUSINESS I LOST MONEY WITH HHR NOT RUNNING TOOK HHR TO DEALER SHARPNACK AFTER A SHORT TIME TO TRADE IN AFTER THEY FIXED IT TIME AND TIME AGA...

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 51,386 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE RUNS VERY HOT WITH NO EXPLANATION. FLUIDS FULL, CLEAN AND REGULARLY SERVICED. THE COOLING FAN KICKS ON WHEN SITTING IDLE FOR ANY SMALL PERIOD OF TIME. *TR

Apr 4, 2014 Suspension 60,000 mi

IN LESS THEN 49000 MILES STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TWO TIME NOW IN 8000 MILES FRONT END IS SHAKING AGAIN HHR WAS BEEN FIXED MORE TIME THEN USED CAR WAS PART OF BUSINESS I LOST MONEY WITH HHR NOT RUNNING TOOK HHR TO DEALER SHARPNACK AFTER A SHORT TIME TO TRADE IN AFTER THEY FIXED IT TIME AND TIME AGA...

Apr 4, 2014 Engine 51,386 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE TEMPERATURE RUNS VERY HOT WITH NO EXPLANATION. FLUIDS FULL, CLEAN AND REGULARLY SERVICED. THE COOLING FAN KICKS ON WHEN SITTING IDLE FOR ANY SMALL PERIOD OF TIME. *TR

Apr 3, 2014 Steering 79,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED ON MY CHEVY HHR ON 3/19/2014 FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN, TODAY--4/3/2014 BEING THE MOST RECENT. EVERY TIME THE WARNING LIGHTS START FLASHING BECAUSE MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DOING 50 MPH WHILE PASSING A ST...

Apr 3, 2014 Steering 79,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED ON MY CHEVY HHR ON 3/19/2014 FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN, TODAY--4/3/2014 BEING THE MOST RECENT. EVERY TIME THE WARNING LIGHTS START FLASHING BECAUSE MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS DOING 50 MPH WHILE PASSING A ST...

Apr 2, 2014 Electrical System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEA...

Apr 2, 2014 Electrical System 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEA...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Air Bags Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 128,227 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE- 2009 CHEVROLET HHR AND I ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN AN AUTO DEALER PARKING LOT WHEN I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF! I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY AND I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH SO THE VEHICLE JUST CONTINUED RUNNING. I DROVE HOME AND REMOVED THE MAIN FUS...

Apr 1, 2014 Steering Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Air Bags Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Crash 107,750 mi

TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE AS WELL AS THE CAR STALLING.. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CAR... WAS SIDE SWIPED ON ROAD ON 03/14/2014... CAR BARELY TAPPED US AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO POWER STEERING ISSUE... RAN INTO THE GUA...

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System 128,227 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE- 2009 CHEVROLET HHR AND I ATTEMPTED TO PARK IN AN AUTO DEALER PARKING LOT WHEN I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF! I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY AND I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH SO THE VEHICLE JUST CONTINUED RUNNING. I DROVE HOME AND REMOVED THE MAIN FUS...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO...

Mar 31, 2014 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONTINUOUSLY OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO...

Mar 30, 2014 Steering 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A PARKWAY ENTRANCE I HEARD A WARNING TONE AND MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER POWER STEERING. I THEN REALIZED I HAD NO POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY FOR MYSELF IT WAS AS IF I WERE DRIVING A CAR WITH MANUAL STEERING & WAS NOT A REAL ISSUE FOR MYSELF. WHAT IF IT...

Mar 30, 2014 Steering 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG AND TRYING TO MERGE ONTO A PARKWAY ENTRANCE I HEARD A WARNING TONE AND MY DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER POWER STEERING. I THEN REALIZED I HAD NO POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY FOR MYSELF IT WAS AS IF I WERE DRIVING A CAR WITH MANUAL STEERING & WAS NOT A REAL ISSUE FOR MYSELF. WHAT IF IT...

Mar 29, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT I HEARD A DING, LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND SAW THAT A POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST AND HAD TO MUSCLE THE CAR OVER. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED IT AND EVERYTHING SEEME...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT I HEARD A DING, LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND SAW THAT A POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST AND HAD TO MUSCLE THE CAR OVER. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED IT AND EVERYTHING SEEME...

Mar 29, 2014 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT I HEARD A DING, LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND SAW THAT A POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST AND HAD TO MUSCLE THE CAR OVER. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED IT AND EVERYTHING SEEME...

Mar 29, 2014 Steering 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT I HEARD A DING, LOOKED DOWN AT THE DASH AND SAW THAT A POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND NOTICED THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING ASSIST AND HAD TO MUSCLE THE CAR OVER. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED IT AND EVERYTHING SEEME...

Mar 27, 2014 Air Bags 37,500 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHTS KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK IT TO GET LOOKED AT TODAY. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS BAD. IT IS GOING TO COST $1200 TO GET NEW AIRBAG INSTALLED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THE 09 HHR. IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED CHEVY WITH NO RESPONSE. THE C...

Mar 27, 2014 Air Bags 37,500 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHTS KEEPS COMING ON. TOOK IT TO GET LOOKED AT TODAY. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS BAD. IT IS GOING TO COST $1200 TO GET NEW AIRBAG INSTALLED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THE 09 HHR. IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED CHEVY WITH NO RESPONSE. THE C...

Mar 24, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 51,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED...

Mar 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 51,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED...

Mar 24, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 51,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED...

Mar 24, 2014 Air Bags Crash 51,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED...

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES! THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES! THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES! THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. HAVE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES! THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE! *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Air Bags 59,000 mi

2009 HHR SERIVE AIRBAG HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR YEARS. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND NOW SINCE THE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, NO ONE WILL TAKE THE CAR ON TRARDE IN FOR SAFTY REASONS..I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY REFUSE TO CHECK THE CAR FOR FREE AND I DONT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO FIX...

Mar 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 42,000 mi

I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATIVE TO MY CAR AND FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE. WHAT OPTIONS DO I NOW HAVE ? *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVY HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE TWO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 18, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVY HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE TWO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 18, 2014 Air Bags 59,000 mi

2009 HHR SERIVE AIRBAG HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR YEARS. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND NOW SINCE THE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, NO ONE WILL TAKE THE CAR ON TRARDE IN FOR SAFTY REASONS..I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY REFUSE TO CHECK THE CAR FOR FREE AND I DONT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM TO FIX...

Mar 18, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 42,000 mi

I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE RELATIVE TO MY CAR AND FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE. WHAT OPTIONS DO I NOW HAVE ? *TR

Mar 18, 2014 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVY HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE TWO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 18, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVY HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE TWO FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED THE SEAT BELTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 13, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Mar 13, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHY THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED...

Feb 27, 2014 Structure

MY SON WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM COLLEGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 EASTBOUND NEAR SEALY, TX FROM AUSTIN TO HOUSTON HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A GUST OF AIR. HE PULLED OVER TO ASSESS THE SITUATION AND THAT'S WHEN HE REALIZED THE GLASS FROM T...

Feb 27, 2014 Structure

MY SON WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM COLLEGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 EASTBOUND NEAR SEALY, TX FROM AUSTIN TO HOUSTON HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A GUST OF AIR. HE PULLED OVER TO ASSESS THE SITUATION AND THAT'S WHEN HE REALIZED THE GLASS FROM T...

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I COULD NOT SHUT MY CAR OFF. IT WOULD NOT TURN AND I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER, THANKFULLY THEY WERE STILL OPEN FOR THE DAY, TO HAVE IT FIXED. I ENDED UP PAYING ABOUT $100 TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER RE-KEYED. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER A...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND DASH STARTED FLASHING AND BEEPING SAYING POWER STEERING . THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE TURNING ON SNOWY ROADS THIS AM. I PULLED OVER CHECKED FUSES. CALLED DEALER WHO STATES BRING IT IN. WHEN I RESTARTED CAR POWER STEERING WORKING AGAIN. THIS WAS A SCARY EXPER...

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 120,000 mi

WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY I COULD NOT SHUT MY CAR OFF. IT WOULD NOT TURN AND I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER, THANKFULLY THEY WERE STILL OPEN FOR THE DAY, TO HAVE IT FIXED. I ENDED UP PAYING ABOUT $100 TO HAVE THE IGNITION CYLINDER RE-KEYED. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER A...

Feb 26, 2014 Steering 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND DASH STARTED FLASHING AND BEEPING SAYING POWER STEERING . THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE TURNING ON SNOWY ROADS THIS AM. I PULLED OVER CHECKED FUSES. CALLED DEALER WHO STATES BRING IT IN. WHEN I RESTARTED CAR POWER STEERING WORKING AGAIN. THIS WAS A SCARY EXPER...

Feb 5, 2014 Air Bags 700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ...

Feb 5, 2014 Air Bags 700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ...

Jan 31, 2014 Air Bags 62,822 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR , THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND GOES OFF MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED UP , I PURCHASED THE POS 3 MONTHS AGO IT HAS NOT HAD ITS FIRST OIL CHANGE YET. I HAVE HEARD THE WIRING IS A ISSUE AND ITS ALL BUILT IN MEXICO WHICH MAKES ME SLEEP WELL. OBVIOUSLY ITS...

Jan 31, 2014 Air Bags 62,822 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR , THE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND GOES OFF MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS LOCKED UP , I PURCHASED THE POS 3 MONTHS AGO IT HAS NOT HAD ITS FIRST OIL CHANGE YET. I HAVE HEARD THE WIRING IS A ISSUE AND ITS ALL BUILT IN MEXICO WHICH MAKES ME SLEEP WELL. OBVIOUSLY ITS...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags 21,297 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT INFLATER HARNESS CONNECTORS WERE CLEANED, TAPED AND LUBRICATED EACH TIME. T...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags 21,297 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT INFLATER HARNESS CONNECTORS WERE CLEANED, TAPED AND LUBRICATED EACH TIME. T...

Jan 23, 2014 Steering

LOST POWER STEERING AND WILL NOT RETURN. THE POWER STEERING WAS RECALLED ON THE IMPALA AND ONE OTHER MODEL ( COBALT ) I THINK BUT NOT THE HHR. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Steering

LOST POWER STEERING AND WILL NOT RETURN. THE POWER STEERING WAS RECALLED ON THE IMPALA AND ONE OTHER MODEL ( COBALT ) I THINK BUT NOT THE HHR. *TR

Jan 17, 2014 Power Train 95,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITANT TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ...

Jan 17, 2014 Power Train 95,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITANT TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ...

Jan 15, 2014 Steering 55,203 mi

3 TONES SOUND - THE DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD SAYS POWER STEERING - STEERING IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN YOU ARE IN TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 15, 2014 Steering 55,203 mi

3 TONES SOUND - THE DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD SAYS POWER STEERING - STEERING IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, IF YOU ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN YOU ARE IN TROUBLE. *TR

Jan 3, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 3, 2014 Air Bags 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 39,655 mi

HEADLAMPS ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR BURN OUT PREMATURELY, VERY RAPIDLY. I AM NOW REPLACING THE THIRD HEADLAMP FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. I AVERAGE ROUGHLY 10,000-12,000 BEFORE I NEED TO REPLACE BULBS. MY DRIVER SIDE LAMP WAS OUT, AND TONIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE LAMP WENT ...

Jan 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 39,655 mi

HEADLAMPS ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR BURN OUT PREMATURELY, VERY RAPIDLY. I AM NOW REPLACING THE THIRD HEADLAMP FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. I AVERAGE ROUGHLY 10,000-12,000 BEFORE I NEED TO REPLACE BULBS. MY DRIVER SIDE LAMP WAS OUT, AND TONIGHT WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE LAMP WENT ...

Dec 23, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

CHEVY HHR ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS: WHEN EXITING MY VEHICLE THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC!! AFTER RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL MODELS AND ALL YEARS OF THE CHEVY HHR SINCE ALL INTERIOR HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC. THIS IS A VERY EXPENS...

Dec 23, 2013 Structure 60,000 mi

CHEVY HHR ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS: WHEN EXITING MY VEHICLE THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC!! AFTER RESEARCH I DISCOVERED THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL MODELS AND ALL YEARS OF THE CHEVY HHR SINCE ALL INTERIOR HANDLES ARE MADE FROM PLASTIC. THIS IS A VERY EXPENS...

Dec 20, 2013 Seat Belts 38,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND TO THE LATCH MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Dec 20, 2013 Seat Belts 38,914 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND TO THE LATCH MECHANISM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Dec 7, 2013 Electrical System 82,000 mi

WHEN I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY MY KEYS GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULDN'T TURN MY CAR OFF.I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALERS WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION. THE NEXT DAY MY SECURITY LIGHT WENT ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERS THEY WE'RE VERY BUSY SO THEY CHECKED TO SEE IF MY KEYS WERE PROG...

Dec 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 82,000 mi

WHEN I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY MY KEYS GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULDN'T TURN MY CAR OFF.I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALERS WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION. THE NEXT DAY MY SECURITY LIGHT WENT ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERS THEY WE'RE VERY BUSY SO THEY CHECKED TO SEE IF MY KEYS WERE PROG...

Dec 7, 2013 Electrical System 82,000 mi

WHEN I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY MY KEYS GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULDN'T TURN MY CAR OFF.I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALERS WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION. THE NEXT DAY MY SECURITY LIGHT WENT ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERS THEY WE'RE VERY BUSY SO THEY CHECKED TO SEE IF MY KEYS WERE PROG...

Dec 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 82,000 mi

WHEN I PARKED MY CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY MY KEYS GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULDN'T TURN MY CAR OFF.I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALERS WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION. THE NEXT DAY MY SECURITY LIGHT WENT ON SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERS THEY WE'RE VERY BUSY SO THEY CHECKED TO SEE IF MY KEYS WERE PROG...

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, PREVENTING THE CONTACT FROM POWERING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO POWER OFF THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED AND A FUSE HAD TO BE REMOVED. THE VE...

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 65,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, PREVENTING THE CONTACT FROM POWERING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO POWER OFF THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED AND A FUSE HAD TO BE REMOVED. THE VE...

Nov 29, 2013 Steering 47,000 mi

POWER STEERING OVERHEATS CAUSING POWER STEERING TO QUIT WORKING WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED TO LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE CAR IS STOPPED. THE MOVEMENT IS NECESSARY TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. ONCE OVERHEATED YOU NO LONGER HAVE POWER STEERING MAKING THE CAR DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR A NEW TEENAG...

Nov 29, 2013 Steering 47,000 mi

POWER STEERING OVERHEATS CAUSING POWER STEERING TO QUIT WORKING WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED TO LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE CAR IS STOPPED. THE MOVEMENT IS NECESSARY TO PARALLEL PARK THE CAR. ONCE OVERHEATED YOU NO LONGER HAVE POWER STEERING MAKING THE CAR DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR A NEW TEENAG...

Oct 31, 2013 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER WILL NOT RELEASE THE KEY. IGNITION RELEASE SPRING WORKS (MOVES FREELY) YET WILL NOT RELEASE THE KEY. I HAD TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND, SINCE THE KEY WAS FROZEN IN THE ON POSITION, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE 'KEY STUCK' ISSUE WAS ADDRE...

Oct 31, 2013 Air Bags 20,292 mi

WITH A CHIME THE REPAIR AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS CONTINUED EVEN THOUGH REPAIRED TWICE BY CHEVY DEALERSHIPS. FIRST THEY REPAIRED THE ROOF RAIL CONNECTOR. NEXT INCIDENT THEY REPLACED THE PASSENGER SEATBELT. TWO YEARS LATER THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND OFF (WITH PRECEDING CHIME) ON...

Oct 31, 2013 Electrical System

IGNITION CYLINDER WILL NOT RELEASE THE KEY. IGNITION RELEASE SPRING WORKS (MOVES FREELY) YET WILL NOT RELEASE THE KEY. I HAD TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND, SINCE THE KEY WAS FROZEN IN THE ON POSITION, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE 'KEY STUCK' ISSUE WAS ADDRE...

Oct 31, 2013 Air Bags 20,292 mi

WITH A CHIME THE REPAIR AIR BAG SAFETY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS HAS CONTINUED EVEN THOUGH REPAIRED TWICE BY CHEVY DEALERSHIPS. FIRST THEY REPAIRED THE ROOF RAIL CONNECTOR. NEXT INCIDENT THEY REPLACED THE PASSENGER SEATBELT. TWO YEARS LATER THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND OFF (WITH PRECEDING CHIME) ON...

Oct 30, 2013 Air Bags 104,500 mi

FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. OCCURS WHILE SMOOTHLY TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I-70. CANNOT GET LIGHT TO GO OFF OR RESET. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN HIT, BUMPED OR JOLTED. WEB POSTS INDICATE THIS IS A COMMON HHR PROBLEM. GM NEEDS OR TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. *TR

Oct 30, 2013 Air Bags 104,500 mi

FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. OCCURS WHILE SMOOTHLY TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON I-70. CANNOT GET LIGHT TO GO OFF OR RESET. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN HIT, BUMPED OR JOLTED. WEB POSTS INDICATE THIS IS A COMMON HHR PROBLEM. GM NEEDS OR TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. *TR

Oct 16, 2013 Steering 76,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED 3 TIMES WITHIN 20 MINUTES. I RESET IT BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR. I REPLACED THE MOTOR AND IT WORKS FINE NOW. *TR

Oct 16, 2013 Steering 76,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED 3 TIMES WITHIN 20 MINUTES. I RESET IT BY TURNING THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND RESTARTING THE CAR. I REPLACED THE MOTOR AND IT WORKS FINE NOW. *TR

Oct 14, 2013 Electrical System 60,200 mi

DROVE HHR TODAY, AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN OFF IGNITION, I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, AND PULL A FUSE. TAKING CAR IN TOMORROW FOR REPAIR. THERE WAS A MECHANIC IN THE LOT I WAS IN, WHO STATED THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON HHR IGNITION PROBLEM. ST...

Oct 14, 2013 Electrical System 60,200 mi

DROVE HHR TODAY, AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN OFF IGNITION, I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, AND PULL A FUSE. TAKING CAR IN TOMORROW FOR REPAIR. THERE WAS A MECHANIC IN THE LOT I WAS IN, WHO STATED THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON HHR IGNITION PROBLEM. ST...

Oct 10, 2013 Steering 78,913 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING AND AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Oct 10, 2013 Steering 78,913 mi

POWER STEERING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING AND AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Oct 2, 2013 Steering 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING TO REGAIN NORMAL FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT ...

Oct 2, 2013 Steering 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING TO REGAIN NORMAL FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT ...

Sep 14, 2013 Steering 32,500 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. FOUR DAYS LATER IT DID THE SAME THING WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH. EACH TIME I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART IT TO MAKE THE PROBLEM GO AWAY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRAS...

Sep 14, 2013 Steering 32,500 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. FOUR DAYS LATER IT DID THE SAME THING WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD AT ABOUT 30 MPH. EACH TIME I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTART IT TO MAKE THE PROBLEM GO AWAY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRAS...

Sep 12, 2013 Steering Crash 12,222 mi

GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAW SUITE ON THERE HANDS. WE ALL HHR OWNERS NEED TO BAND TOGETHER . MY WIFE WAS IN CAR CRASH. THERE IS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING QUITTING WHILE TAKEN OFF FOR A DRIVE. GM COMPANY NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS TO FIX IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE OWNERS. AND MAK...

Sep 12, 2013 Steering Crash 12,222 mi

GM IS GOING TO HAVE A LAW SUITE ON THERE HANDS. WE ALL HHR OWNERS NEED TO BAND TOGETHER . MY WIFE WAS IN CAR CRASH. THERE IS A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING QUITTING WHILE TAKEN OFF FOR A DRIVE. GM COMPANY NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS TO FIX IT AND MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE OWNERS. AND MAK...

Sep 9, 2013 Service Brakes

WHEN HHR IS STOPPED ON A HILL, FOR A RED LIGHT OR FROM BEING PARKED ON A HILL OR EVEN A SLOPE, IT DRIFTS BACKWARDS AS SOON AS YOU GO FROM HAVING THE BRAKES ON, SUCH AS AT A RED LIGHT, TO HITTING THE GAS TO GO FORWARD WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN THERE IS A CAR BEHIND YOU ...

Sep 9, 2013 Service Brakes

WHEN HHR IS STOPPED ON A HILL, FOR A RED LIGHT OR FROM BEING PARKED ON A HILL OR EVEN A SLOPE, IT DRIFTS BACKWARDS AS SOON AS YOU GO FROM HAVING THE BRAKES ON, SUCH AS AT A RED LIGHT, TO HITTING THE GAS TO GO FORWARD WHEN THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN THERE IS A CAR BEHIND YOU ...

Aug 18, 2013 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I ALSO HAVE A 2009 HHR WITH 47000 MILES AND THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING ON FREQUENTLY. I PLAN TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. THIS LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Aug 18, 2013 Air Bags 47,000 mi

I ALSO HAVE A 2009 HHR WITH 47000 MILES AND THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING ON FREQUENTLY. I PLAN TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER. THIS LOOKS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Air Bags Crash 49,700 mi

DRIVING AND AIRBAGS JUST BLEW UP AND CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO POLE. COULD NOT STOP, AND COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE OF AIRBAGS. CAR WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIRED. I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. INJURY WAS CAUSED TO LEGS, CHEST, STOMACH, BACK. *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Air Bags Crash 49,700 mi

DRIVING AND AIRBAGS JUST BLEW UP AND CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO POLE. COULD NOT STOP, AND COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE OF AIRBAGS. CAR WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIRED. I WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. INJURY WAS CAUSED TO LEGS, CHEST, STOMACH, BACK. *TR

Aug 10, 2013 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE 2009 CHEVY HHR BACK FROM WORK, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED AND A WARNING MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DIC. ONCE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF THE PROBLEM CLEARED TEMPORARILY. OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. *...

Aug 10, 2013 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE 2009 CHEVY HHR BACK FROM WORK, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED AND A WARNING MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DIC. ONCE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF THE PROBLEM CLEARED TEMPORARILY. OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. *...

Aug 10, 2013 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE 2009 CHEVY HHR BACK FROM WORK, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED AND A WARNING MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DIC. ONCE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF THE PROBLEM CLEARED TEMPORARILY. OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. *...

Aug 10, 2013 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE 2009 CHEVY HHR BACK FROM WORK, WITHOUT WARNING, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING STOPPED AND A WARNING MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DIC. ONCE IGNITION WAS SHUT OFF THE PROBLEM CLEARED TEMPORARILY. OVER THE PAST 24 HOURS THE POWER STEERING HAS CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. *...

Aug 8, 2013 Steering 48,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH POWER STEERING CUT OUT ON VEHICLE.AFTER PULLING OVER & RESTARTING ENGINE P/STEERING RETURNS FOR SHORT PERIOD AND CUTS OUT AGAIN.WHERE IS GOVT. RECALL? SAME COMPONENTS USED ON CHEVY COBALT AND THEY WERE RECALLED. NO RECALL OM HHR. OH WAIT, NOBODY DIED YET!!!! EVENTUALLY SOMEBO...

Aug 8, 2013 Steering 48,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH POWER STEERING CUT OUT ON VEHICLE.AFTER PULLING OVER & RESTARTING ENGINE P/STEERING RETURNS FOR SHORT PERIOD AND CUTS OUT AGAIN.WHERE IS GOVT. RECALL? SAME COMPONENTS USED ON CHEVY COBALT AND THEY WERE RECALLED. NO RECALL OM HHR. OH WAIT, NOBODY DIED YET!!!! EVENTUALLY SOMEBO...

Aug 3, 2013 Steering 200,200 mi

STARTED THE CAR UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. NO STEERING. DROVE HOME CAREFULLY AND SHUT MOTOR OFF. STARTED CAR UP AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED. WENT TO DEALER AND SHUT CAR OFF. THEY SAID WARRANTY WAS OFF. STARTED CAR BACK UP AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND NO STEER...

Aug 3, 2013 Steering 200,200 mi

STARTED THE CAR UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. NO STEERING. DROVE HOME CAREFULLY AND SHUT MOTOR OFF. STARTED CAR UP AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED. WENT TO DEALER AND SHUT CAR OFF. THEY SAID WARRANTY WAS OFF. STARTED CAR BACK UP AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND NO STEER...

Jul 29, 2013 Structure 44,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE PARTIALLY BROKE. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THE WINDOW GLASS WAS RELEASED DOWNWARDLY TO OPEN THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WOULD NEED TO BE ORDERED AND WERE UNABL...

Jul 29, 2013 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Jul 29, 2013 Structure 44,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE PARTIALLY BROKE. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THE WINDOW GLASS WAS RELEASED DOWNWARDLY TO OPEN THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WOULD NEED TO BE ORDERED AND WERE UNABL...

Jul 29, 2013 Steering 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS M...

Jul 17, 2013 Steering 63,500 mi

MOST RECENTLY ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURN ON MY CAR, I WILL DRIVE FOR MAYBE 5 MINUTES AND MY STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED. I WILL PULL OFF TO THE SIDE SHUT OFF & TURN BACK ON THE CAR LEAVE IT SIT ON FOR ANOTHER MINUTE OR SO PULL OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WILL BECOME ENGAGED AGAIN LOCKING THE STEERING...

Jul 17, 2013 Steering 63,500 mi

MOST RECENTLY ALMOST EVERY TIME I TURN ON MY CAR, I WILL DRIVE FOR MAYBE 5 MINUTES AND MY STEERING WHEEL BECOMES LOCKED. I WILL PULL OFF TO THE SIDE SHUT OFF & TURN BACK ON THE CAR LEAVE IT SIT ON FOR ANOTHER MINUTE OR SO PULL OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WILL BECOME ENGAGED AGAIN LOCKING THE STEERING...

Jul 11, 2013 Steering 60,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. RESTARTING THE CAR TEMP...

Jul 11, 2013 Steering 60,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. RESTARTING THE CAR TEMP...

Jul 9, 2013 Steering 33,536 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY BUT LUCKILY I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. I THOUGHT THE CAR HAD STALLED SO I CUT IT OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. I DROVE TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING AND STILL NO PROBLEM UNTIL I WAS MAK...

Jul 9, 2013 Steering 33,536 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY BUT LUCKILY I WAS AT A STOP SIGN. I THOUGHT THE CAR HAD STALLED SO I CUT IT OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT WAS FINE. I DROVE TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING AND STILL NO PROBLEM UNTIL I WAS MAK...

Jul 8, 2013 Steering 66,686 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI...

Jul 8, 2013 Steering 66,686 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI...

Jul 5, 2013 Steering 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP GRADE AT APROX. 50MPH THE STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILED AND POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DASH LIGHT UP. I DROVE HOME SLOWLY APROX 8 MILES WITH NO STEERING. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR LATER, THE STEERING WAS FINE AGAIN. SINCE THAT DAY THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED DAILY A...

Jul 5, 2013 Steering 51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP GRADE AT APROX. 50MPH THE STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILED AND POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DASH LIGHT UP. I DROVE HOME SLOWLY APROX 8 MILES WITH NO STEERING. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR LATER, THE STEERING WAS FINE AGAIN. SINCE THAT DAY THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED DAILY A...

Jul 4, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CHEVROLET HHR. IT STARTED ANYTIME I PARALLEL PARKED AND EVENTUALLY WOULD HAPPEN DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL, AND IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY DEALERSHIP THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS THE PROBLEM. IT WAS FIX...

Jul 4, 2013 Steering 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CHEVROLET HHR. IT STARTED ANYTIME I PARALLEL PARKED AND EVENTUALLY WOULD HAPPEN DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL, AND IT WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS NOTIFIED BY MY DEALERSHIP THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS THE PROBLEM. IT WAS FIX...

Jun 24, 2013 Steering 94,000 mi

ON 6-23-2013 DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAY A RIGHT HAND TURN MY POWER STEERING ON MY 09 CHEVY HHR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THIS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSE ME TO HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AND WAITING TO MERGE ON THE HIGHWAY, I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO CHECK BECAUSE T...

Jun 24, 2013 Steering 94,000 mi

ON 6-23-2013 DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAY A RIGHT HAND TURN MY POWER STEERING ON MY 09 CHEVY HHR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THIS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSE ME TO HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AND WAITING TO MERGE ON THE HIGHWAY, I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO CHECK BECAUSE T...

Jun 23, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 23, 2013 Power Train 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 23, 2013 Steering 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 23, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 23, 2013 Power Train 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 23, 2013 Steering 22,200 mi

CALLED THE CHEVY DEALER, TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FRIDAY AND TO CALL FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING. AS I CONTINUED ON FREEWAY I REALIZED THAT THE RIDE WAS ROUGHER, SOMETHING WAS VERY WRONG. TO STEER WAS HARDER, TRIP ODOMETER BOTH WERE NOT WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORK...

Jun 13, 2013 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS FORCED TO INCREASE THE EFFORT IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHE...

Jun 13, 2013 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS FORCED TO INCREASE THE EFFORT IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHE...

Jun 6, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FWD FM FMCSA CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR SS, BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING VEHICLE AT TIMES, INQUIRING WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL (ENCLOSURES NOT IMAGED FWD TO NVS-200) THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RECENTLY PULLED AWAY FROM A CURB BEHIND ANOTHER VEHI...

Jun 6, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FWD FM FMCSA CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR SS, BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING VEHICLE AT TIMES, INQUIRING WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL (ENCLOSURES NOT IMAGED FWD TO NVS-200) THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RECENTLY PULLED AWAY FROM A CURB BEHIND ANOTHER VEHI...

Jun 6, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FWD FM FMCSA CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR SS, BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING VEHICLE AT TIMES, INQUIRING WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL (ENCLOSURES NOT IMAGED FWD TO NVS-200) THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RECENTLY PULLED AWAY FROM A CURB BEHIND ANOTHER VEHI...

Jun 6, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LETTER FWD FM FMCSA CONCERN THE SAFETY OF HIS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR SS, BRAKES ARE EXTREMELY HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING VEHICLE AT TIMES, INQUIRING WHY THERE WASN'T A RECALL (ENCLOSURES NOT IMAGED FWD TO NVS-200) THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RECENTLY PULLED AWAY FROM A CURB BEHIND ANOTHER VEHI...

Jun 2, 2013 Steering 56,905 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HHR ON A STATE ROAD AT 50MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A CURVE, I WOULD HAVE WRECKED. I FOUND THE NEAREST SAFE SPOT TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED MY CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND IT CAME BACK ON. SINCE THIS EPISOD...

Jun 2, 2013 Steering 56,905 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY HHR ON A STATE ROAD AT 50MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING QUIT. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A CURVE, I WOULD HAVE WRECKED. I FOUND THE NEAREST SAFE SPOT TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED MY CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND IT CAME BACK ON. SINCE THIS EPISOD...

May 31, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE CHEVY DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING (FA...

May 31, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE CHEVY DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING (FA...

May 31, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE CHEVY DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING (FA...

May 31, 2013 Electrical System 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT MAKING THE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I DID RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT MANY OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AND SEVERAL OTHER CHEVY MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE CHEVY DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING (FA...

May 26, 2013 Air Bags 75,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY PASSENGER SEATBELT KEEPS LOCKING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER HHR OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

May 26, 2013 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY PASSENGER SEATBELT KEEPS LOCKING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER HHR OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

May 26, 2013 Air Bags 75,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY PASSENGER SEATBELT KEEPS LOCKING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER HHR OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

May 26, 2013 Seat Belts 75,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY PASSENGER SEATBELT KEEPS LOCKING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER HHR OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

May 20, 2013 Steering 62,100 mi

I BOUGHT MY HHR IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012. THE FIRST ISSUE I HAD WITH IT HAS LEFT ME VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FUTURE ISSUES. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I HAD BOTH OF MY SMALL CHILDREN WITH ME IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. MOST FRUSTRATING IS TO RESEARCH THIS MATTER JUST TO FIND THAT GM IS AWARE O...

May 20, 2013 Steering 62,100 mi

I BOUGHT MY HHR IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012. THE FIRST ISSUE I HAD WITH IT HAS LEFT ME VERY CONCERNED ABOUT FUTURE ISSUES. THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I HAD BOTH OF MY SMALL CHILDREN WITH ME IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. MOST FRUSTRATING IS TO RESEARCH THIS MATTER JUST TO FIND THAT GM IS AWARE O...

May 17, 2013 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,965. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

May 17, 2013 Steering 57,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 17, 2013 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,965. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR

May 17, 2013 Steering 57,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MIL...

May 7, 2013 Air Bags 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Electrical System 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Steering 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY SERVICE ESC LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ROAD TRACTION PICTURE AND MY CAR STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING AFTER A FEW MINUTES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WAS MISFIRING SO HE CHANGED OUT THE SPARK PLUGS BUT IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE E...

May 7, 2013 Engine 87,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY SERVICE ESC LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ROAD TRACTION PICTURE AND MY CAR STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING AFTER A FEW MINUTES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WAS MISFIRING SO HE CHANGED OUT THE SPARK PLUGS BUT IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE E...

May 7, 2013 Air Bags 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Electrical System 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Steering 35,543 mi

THIS IS MY 2ND HHR FIRST WAS GREAT THIS IS HORRIBLE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS MY LOCKING MECHANISM ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER THE THIRD TIME IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHANGED OUT THE LOCK MECHANISM. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDOW NOT ROLLING DOWN AND MY DASH LIGHT GOING OUT FOR A PE...

May 7, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 87,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY SERVICE ESC LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ROAD TRACTION PICTURE AND MY CAR STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING AFTER A FEW MINUTES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WAS MISFIRING SO HE CHANGED OUT THE SPARK PLUGS BUT IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE E...

May 7, 2013 Engine 87,154 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY SERVICE ESC LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ROAD TRACTION PICTURE AND MY CAR STARTED JERKING AND SHAKING AFTER A FEW MINUTES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY HUSBAND THOUGHT IT WAS MISFIRING SO HE CHANGED OUT THE SPARK PLUGS BUT IT IS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. THE E...

Apr 30, 2013 Air Bags 84,000 mi

I WAS SITTING WITH THE CAR IDLE AT HOME AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SAID THAT THE AIR BAG IS MORE THAN LIKELY DEFECTED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIR BAG COULD GO OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING OR NOT GO OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A LONG DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE A VERY STRANGE SMELL AND THE CONTACT FELT SICK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TUBE WAS LEAKING AND THE FLUID HAD BRE...

Apr 30, 2013 Air Bags 84,000 mi

I WAS SITTING WITH THE CAR IDLE AT HOME AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I LOOKED IT UP AND IT SAID THAT THE AIR BAG IS MORE THAN LIKELY DEFECTED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIR BAG COULD GO OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING OR NOT GO OFF IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 30, 2013 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A LONG DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE A VERY STRANGE SMELL AND THE CONTACT FELT SICK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TUBE WAS LEAKING AND THE FLUID HAD BRE...

Apr 29, 2013 Steering 57,500 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR FAILED AND IS NOW IN OPERABLE. IT HAPPENED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE CAR CAN BARELY BE TURNED, AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Steering 57,500 mi

ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR FAILED AND IS NOW IN OPERABLE. IT HAPPENED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE CAR CAN BARELY BE TURNED, AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN LATE 2010, I DECIDED TO BUY MY WIFE A CAR; FIRST I BOUGHT A CHEVY COBALT FIRST WEEK OF HAVING IT I WAS HAVING TOO MANY PROBLEMS, SO I TOLD IT BACK TO THE DEALER (LUCKY MY COUSIN KNEW THE OWNER OF THE DEALER), I WAS ABLE TO TRADE IT IN FOR A HHR. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 OR S...

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT IT WOULDN'T SHUT OFF > I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS ONLINE LIKE THIS BUT I DON'T SEE A RECALL. THIS IS GOING TO COST ME ALMOST $ 500.00. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN LATE 2010, I DECIDED TO BUY MY WIFE A CAR; FIRST I BOUGHT A CHEVY COBALT FIRST WEEK OF HAVING IT I WAS HAVING TOO MANY PROBLEMS, SO I TOLD IT BACK TO THE DEALER (LUCKY MY COUSIN KNEW THE OWNER OF THE DEALER), I WAS ABLE TO TRADE IT IN FOR A HHR. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 OR S...

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 68,000 mi

I TURNED THE KEY AND STARTED MY CAR AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN IT OFF. I COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT BUT IT WOULDN'T SHUT OFF > I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY PROBLEMS ONLINE LIKE THIS BUT I DON'T SEE A RECALL. THIS IS GOING TO COST ME ALMOST $ 500.00. *TR

Apr 11, 2013 Steering 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE IN MOTION IF YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF IT WILL HAVE POWER STEERING AGAIN FOR A WHILE THE SAME THING HAPPENS. *TR

Apr 11, 2013 Steering 135,000 mi

I HAVE A 2009 HHR THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE IN MOTION IF YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND TURN OFF IT WILL HAVE POWER STEERING AGAIN FOR A WHILE THE SAME THING HAPPENS. *TR

Apr 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 3/6/13. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT I PASSED OUT DUE TO A LATER FOUND HEART CONDITION. I FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A LEFT TURN DUE TO PASSING OUT. I SHEARED OFF A STREET SIGN, WENT THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE, WAS AIRBORNE OVER A HILL AND DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET. MY CAR WAS A T...

Apr 10, 2013 Air Bags Crash 45,000 mi

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 3/6/13. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT I PASSED OUT DUE TO A LATER FOUND HEART CONDITION. I FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A LEFT TURN DUE TO PASSING OUT. I SHEARED OFF A STREET SIGN, WENT THROUGH A CHAIN LINK FENCE, WAS AIRBORNE OVER A HILL AND DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET. MY CAR WAS A T...

Apr 5, 2013 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHICLE STILL DID NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Apr 5, 2013 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE BATTERY AND THE VEHICLE STILL DID NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILE...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 101,000 mi

I WENT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET OUT OF MY PARKED CAR. DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE DOOR TO OPEN. I HAVE TO ROLE DONE MY WINDOW (POWER WINDOW) AND OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY CAR TROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. DEALER SAID THAT WHOLE NEW DOOR PANEL IS REQUIRED AT A COS...

Apr 3, 2013 Structure 101,000 mi

I WENT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET OUT OF MY PARKED CAR. DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE DOOR TO OPEN. I HAVE TO ROLE DONE MY WINDOW (POWER WINDOW) AND OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF MY CAR TROUGH THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. DEALER SAID THAT WHOLE NEW DOOR PANEL IS REQUIRED AT A COS...

Mar 29, 2013 Structure 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. *TR

Mar 29, 2013 Structure 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. *TR

Mar 24, 2013 Service Brakes 37,049 mi

FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND CAUSE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mar 24, 2013 Service Brakes 37,049 mi

FRONT DISC BRAKES PULSATE AND CAUSE VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 74,500 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2009 HHR GOES OUT W/O WARNING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN IT STARTED I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND CHEVY AND WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, SIMILAR TO MINE, DATING BACK TO 2006. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR...

Mar 21, 2013 Steering 74,500 mi

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2009 HHR GOES OUT W/O WARNING, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WHEN IT STARTED I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND CHEVY AND WAS LED TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS, SIMILAR TO MINE, DATING BACK TO 2006. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR...

Mar 11, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE P...

Mar 11, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE P...

Mar 5, 2013 Steering 62,000 mi

MY WIFE DRIVES A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT SPORADICALLY WHILE SHE IS DRIVING. THIS MAY OCCUR 1 TIME OR IT HAS HAPPENED UP TO 4 TIMES IN 10 MILE DISTANCE. IT HAS HAPPENED AT HI SPEED OF 60 MPH OR WHEN SHE IS IN A PARKING LOT DOING 5 MPH. EACH TIME IF SHE TURNS THE IGNITIO...

Mar 5, 2013 Steering 62,000 mi

MY WIFE DRIVES A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT SPORADICALLY WHILE SHE IS DRIVING. THIS MAY OCCUR 1 TIME OR IT HAS HAPPENED UP TO 4 TIMES IN 10 MILE DISTANCE. IT HAS HAPPENED AT HI SPEED OF 60 MPH OR WHEN SHE IS IN A PARKING LOT DOING 5 MPH. EACH TIME IF SHE TURNS THE IGNITIO...

Feb 11, 2013 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY . DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND STATED "PASSENGER SIDE DASH AIRBAG CONNECTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED" . THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT , HAS NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE UNDER THE DASH OR TO TH...

Feb 11, 2013 Air Bags 52,000 mi

THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY . DEALER RAN DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS AND STATED "PASSENGER SIDE DASH AIRBAG CONNECTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED" . THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT , HAS NEVER HAD ANY WORK DONE UNDER THE DASH OR TO TH...

Jan 21, 2013 Electrical System 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 21, 2013 Engine 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 21, 2013 Power Train 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 21, 2013 Electrical System 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 21, 2013 Engine 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 21, 2013 Power Train 97,500 mi

I PULLED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF THE KEY. I TRIED TO EVERYTHING, STEERING WHEEL, KEY, SHIFTER, BRAKES, ETC AND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR GET THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO PULL A FUSE TO GET THE CAR TO SHUT DOWN. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACTLY, THE SAME...

Jan 16, 2013 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND AS THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE ROOF-MOUNTED AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AND NECK AND WAS TRANSPORT...

Jan 16, 2013 Air Bags 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND AS THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE ROOF-MOUNTED AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TYPE OF CRASH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AND NECK AND WAS TRANSPORT...

Nov 27, 2012 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILU...

Nov 27, 2012 Steering 57,608 mi

WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. MY WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. WASN'T SO BAD WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, BUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. AS SOON AS I TURNED OFF MY CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. I TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALE...

Nov 27, 2012 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILU...

Nov 27, 2012 Steering 57,608 mi

WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE WHEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. MY WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. WASN'T SO BAD WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, BUT IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY. AS SOON AS I TURNED OFF MY CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. I TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALE...

Nov 2, 2012 Steering 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Nov 2, 2012 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Nov 2, 2012 Steering 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Nov 2, 2012 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURES INCLUDED THE BRAKES, POWER STEERING ASSIST AND A FOUL ODOR BEING EMITTED THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CHECK ...

Oct 31, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. T...

Oct 31, 2012 Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH SHE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND AIRBAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. T...

Oct 29, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

BUYERS BEWARE: ON SATURDAY EVENING WE PUT THE HHR INTO PARK AND WENT TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND TURN THEY KEY BUT IT WAS PERMANENTLY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HAD TO WIND UP PULLING A FUSE OUT OF THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF...

Oct 29, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

BUYERS BEWARE: ON SATURDAY EVENING WE PUT THE HHR INTO PARK AND WENT TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND TURN THEY KEY BUT IT WAS PERMANENTLY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HAD TO WIND UP PULLING A FUSE OUT OF THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF...

Oct 29, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

BUYERS BEWARE: ON SATURDAY EVENING WE PUT THE HHR INTO PARK AND WENT TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND TURN THEY KEY BUT IT WAS PERMANENTLY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HAD TO WIND UP PULLING A FUSE OUT OF THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF...

Oct 29, 2012 Power Train 60,000 mi

BUYERS BEWARE: ON SATURDAY EVENING WE PUT THE HHR INTO PARK AND WENT TO TURN OFF THE KEY AND THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO REPUT THE CAR INTO GEAR AND TURN THEY KEY BUT IT WAS PERMANENTLY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. HAD TO WIND UP PULLING A FUSE OUT OF THE ENGINE TO CUT OFF...

Oct 25, 2012 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SHE HEARD A LOUD RUBBING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE INFLATING THE TIRES SHE ENDED UP PUTTING 60 POUNDS OF PRESSURE DUE TO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING. T...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 69,752 mi

THE SERVICE AIRBAG KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALER SAID THAT I NEED A NEW AIRBAG AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT. *TR

Oct 25, 2012 Wheels 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SHE HEARD A LOUD RUBBING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE INFLATING THE TIRES SHE ENDED UP PUTTING 60 POUNDS OF PRESSURE DUE TO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING. T...

Oct 25, 2012 Air Bags 69,752 mi

THE SERVICE AIRBAG KEEPS COMING ON. THE DEALER SAID THAT I NEED A NEW AIRBAG AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR IT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFAULT. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Steering 70,123 mi

I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE ON THE DASH AT THE SAME TIME THAT I LOST POWER STEERING WHILE GOING HOME FROM DROPPING OFF MY CHILD AT DAYCARE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS H...

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System 70,123 mi

I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE ON THE DASH AT THE SAME TIME THAT I LOST POWER STEERING WHILE GOING HOME FROM DROPPING OFF MY CHILD AT DAYCARE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS H...

Oct 23, 2012 Steering 70,123 mi

I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE ON THE DASH AT THE SAME TIME THAT I LOST POWER STEERING WHILE GOING HOME FROM DROPPING OFF MY CHILD AT DAYCARE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS H...

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System 70,123 mi

I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE ON THE DASH AT THE SAME TIME THAT I LOST POWER STEERING WHILE GOING HOME FROM DROPPING OFF MY CHILD AT DAYCARE. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, WHEN I SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT I HAD POWER STEERING AGAIN. THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE HAS H...

Oct 19, 2012 Air Bags 34,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON IN THE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER A WHILE IT WOULD TURN OFF AND THEN COME BACK ON AGAIN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM AND THE LIGHT WENT AWAY. LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER WHEN THE CAR HAD 50000 MI THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. THERE APPEARS TO BE A WIRING ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS IN THIS VE...

Oct 19, 2012 Electrical System

WE OWN A CHEVROLET HHR WHICH LOSES POWER STEERING ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON. WE HAVE HAD MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING. MAINLY STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS AND POWER STEERING ISSUES. WE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE TAKING A RIGHT AT LOW SPEED BECAUSE OF HOW ...

Oct 19, 2012 Steering

WE OWN A CHEVROLET HHR WHICH LOSES POWER STEERING ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON. WE HAVE HAD MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING. MAINLY STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS AND POWER STEERING ISSUES. WE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE TAKING A RIGHT AT LOW SPEED BECAUSE OF HOW ...

Oct 19, 2012 Air Bags 34,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED ON IN THE VEHICLE, BUT AFTER A WHILE IT WOULD TURN OFF AND THEN COME BACK ON AGAIN. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM AND THE LIGHT WENT AWAY. LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER WHEN THE CAR HAD 50000 MI THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. THERE APPEARS TO BE A WIRING ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAGS IN THIS VE...

Oct 19, 2012 Electrical System

WE OWN A CHEVROLET HHR WHICH LOSES POWER STEERING ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON. WE HAVE HAD MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING. MAINLY STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS AND POWER STEERING ISSUES. WE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE TAKING A RIGHT AT LOW SPEED BECAUSE OF HOW ...

Oct 19, 2012 Steering

WE OWN A CHEVROLET HHR WHICH LOSES POWER STEERING ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON. WE HAVE HAD MANY MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING. MAINLY STEERING COLUMN PROBLEMS AND POWER STEERING ISSUES. WE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHILE TAKING A RIGHT AT LOW SPEED BECAUSE OF HOW ...

Oct 9, 2012 Structure

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COMING OFF *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HER HAND, WHEN SHE PULLED THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE COST TO REPLACE THE HANDLE, WAS $ 334.85. *JB

Oct 9, 2012 Air Bags 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON 30 MPH ZONE AT 30 MPH, WHEN THE SERVICE AIR BAGS CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. *TR

Oct 9, 2012 Structure

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COMING OFF *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF IN HER HAND, WHEN SHE PULLED THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE COST TO REPLACE THE HANDLE, WAS $ 334.85. *JB

Oct 9, 2012 Air Bags 52,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON 30 MPH ZONE AT 30 MPH, WHEN THE SERVICE AIR BAGS CAME ON MY DASHBOARD. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE IGINITION CAR STILL RUNNING. KEY RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. CAR WAS LEFT RUNNING ALL NIGHT. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Steering 64,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE IGINITION CAR STILL RUNNING. KEY RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. CAR WAS LEFT RUNNING ALL NIGHT. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE IGINITION CAR STILL RUNNING. KEY RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. CAR WAS LEFT RUNNING ALL NIGHT. *TR

Oct 4, 2012 Steering 64,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE IGINITION CAR STILL RUNNING. KEY RELEASE DOESN'T WORK. CAR WAS LEFT RUNNING ALL NIGHT. *TR

Oct 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET HHR BURN OUT PREMATURELY. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER HEADLAMP BULBS MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BULBS APPROX. EVERY 10000 15000 MILES. MY FEAR IS THAT BOTH BULBS WILL BURN OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAU...

Oct 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET HHR BURN OUT PREMATURELY. I HAVE REPLACED BOTH THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER HEADLAMP BULBS MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BULBS APPROX. EVERY 10000 15000 MILES. MY FEAR IS THAT BOTH BULBS WILL BURN OUT AT THE SAME TIME CAU...

Sep 14, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 103,500 mi

THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) GOES OUT IN MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EVERY SINGLE DAY, USUALLY AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MAJOR ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT CAUSED ME TO SCRAPE AGAINST A GUARD RAIL. THE EPS MOTOR NEEDS A RECALL IMMEDIATELY, AS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE...

Sep 14, 2012 Steering Crash 103,500 mi

THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) GOES OUT IN MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EVERY SINGLE DAY, USUALLY AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MAJOR ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT CAUSED ME TO SCRAPE AGAINST A GUARD RAIL. THE EPS MOTOR NEEDS A RECALL IMMEDIATELY, AS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE...

Sep 14, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 103,500 mi

THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) GOES OUT IN MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EVERY SINGLE DAY, USUALLY AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MAJOR ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT CAUSED ME TO SCRAPE AGAINST A GUARD RAIL. THE EPS MOTOR NEEDS A RECALL IMMEDIATELY, AS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE...

Sep 14, 2012 Steering Crash 103,500 mi

THE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) GOES OUT IN MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR EVERY SINGLE DAY, USUALLY AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HASN'T CAUSED ME TO HAVE A MAJOR ACCIDENT YET, BUT IT CAUSED ME TO SCRAPE AGAINST A GUARD RAIL. THE EPS MOTOR NEEDS A RECALL IMMEDIATELY, AS THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE...

Sep 10, 2012 Power Train 88,682 mi

THE CAR WON'T SHIFT DOWN TO REVERSE NEUTRAL OR DRIVE. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Power Train 88,682 mi

THE CAR WON'T SHIFT DOWN TO REVERSE NEUTRAL OR DRIVE. *TR

Sep 8, 2012 Steering 47,500 mi

WHILE LEAVING WORK MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CUT OUT. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF BUT WOULD GO OUT WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I SPENT ABOUT 3HRS ATTEMPTING TO NARROW DOWN WHEN THIS WOULD OCCUR, HOWEVER IT WAS ALWAYS AT RANDOM SPEEDS, TURN ...

Sep 8, 2012 Steering 47,500 mi

WHILE LEAVING WORK MY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CUT OUT. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF BUT WOULD GO OUT WITHIN A MINUTE OR TWO OF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I SPENT ABOUT 3HRS ATTEMPTING TO NARROW DOWN WHEN THIS WOULD OCCUR, HOWEVER IT WAS ALWAYS AT RANDOM SPEEDS, TURN ...

Sep 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,108 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. IN ADDITION, THE REMAINING DOORS COULD NOT BE OR UNLOCKED BY USING THE AUTOMATIC KEY REMOTE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE W...

Sep 5, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 70,108 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. IN ADDITION, THE REMAINING DOORS COULD NOT BE OR UNLOCKED BY USING THE AUTOMATIC KEY REMOTE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE W...

Aug 24, 2012 Steering 37,424 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING DISPLAYED IN THE DASH PANEL SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHILE I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. I TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING CLEARED AND STEERING WORKED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MIL...

Aug 24, 2012 Steering 37,424 mi

THE POWER STEERING WARNING DISPLAYED IN THE DASH PANEL SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED WHILE I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. I TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING CLEARED AND STEERING WORKED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MIL...

Aug 23, 2012 Engine 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND THE CONTACT BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND THE CONTACT BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 23, 2012 Engine 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND THE CONTACT BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 23, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 39,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK AND THE CONTACT BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Aug 21, 2012 Steering 18,269 mi

ON THE APPROXIMATE DATE INDICATED ABOVE AT THE APPROXIMATE SPEED INDICATED ABOVE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IT CAME ON AGAIN WHEN THE CAR WAS RESTARTED BUT FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AFTER A FEW MILES, SEEMINGLY SHORTER TIMES FOR EACH INCIDENT. *TR

Aug 21, 2012 Steering 18,269 mi

ON THE APPROXIMATE DATE INDICATED ABOVE AT THE APPROXIMATE SPEED INDICATED ABOVE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IT CAME ON AGAIN WHEN THE CAR WAS RESTARTED BUT FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. IT CONTINUES TO FAIL AFTER A FEW MILES, SEEMINGLY SHORTER TIMES FOR EACH INCIDENT. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Steering 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FINE. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL EACH TRIP I TAKE EACH DAY AND IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. I WILL OFTEN TURN MY CAR OFF AT A RED LIGHT SO I CAN RESTART IT AND HAVE FUNCT...

Aug 20, 2012 Steering 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FINE. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL EACH TRIP I TAKE EACH DAY AND IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. I WILL OFTEN TURN MY CAR OFF AT A RED LIGHT SO I CAN RESTART IT AND HAVE FUNCT...

Aug 15, 2012 Steering 50,888 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 15 AUG 2012 13:30 HRS EDT @ 20 MPH ON15 AUG 2012 THE 'POWER STEERING' LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD. I WAS LUCKY AS I WAS ONLY A BLOCK FROM HOME. I COULD SEE THIS WOULD CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEM IF I WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I DID SEE THAT A RECALL WAS ...

Aug 15, 2012 Steering 50,888 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 15 AUG 2012 13:30 HRS EDT @ 20 MPH ON15 AUG 2012 THE 'POWER STEERING' LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD. I WAS LUCKY AS I WAS ONLY A BLOCK FROM HOME. I COULD SEE THIS WOULD CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEM IF I WERE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I DID SEE THAT A RECALL WAS ...

Aug 7, 2012 Steering 92,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WORKS AFTER IT HAS HAD TIME TO COOL DOWN FOR 5 TO 15 MILES. THE SYSTEM GOES OUT EVERYDAY AND EVERY-TIME IT IS DRIVEN. *TR

Aug 7, 2012 Steering 92,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WENT OUT ON MY CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WORKS AFTER IT HAS HAD TIME TO COOL DOWN FOR 5 TO 15 MILES. THE SYSTEM GOES OUT EVERYDAY AND EVERY-TIME IT IS DRIVEN. *TR

Jul 30, 2012 Steering 37,053 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS DROPPED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DASH CHIMES AND A POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DIGITAL DISPLAY. SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT RESETS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ONLY TO HAVE IT DROP OUT AGAIN WITHIN A MILE OR SO. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED A FEW MONTHS AGO. T...

Jul 30, 2012 Steering 37,053 mi

POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS DROPPED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DASH CHIMES AND A POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DIGITAL DISPLAY. SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT RESETS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ONLY TO HAVE IT DROP OUT AGAIN WITHIN A MILE OR SO. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED A FEW MONTHS AGO. T...

Jul 27, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

LIKE OTHERS, THERE WERE SOME WARNING BEEPS AND THE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING". THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, I HAD POWER STEERING BACK. THIS SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE REASON FOR THE RECALL ON THE COBALT AND S5. HAPPENED AGAIN ON 7/26 AND 7/2...

Jul 27, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

LIKE OTHERS, THERE WERE SOME WARNING BEEPS AND THE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING". THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, I HAD POWER STEERING BACK. THIS SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE REASON FOR THE RECALL ON THE COBALT AND S5. HAPPENED AGAIN ON 7/26 AND 7/2...

Jul 27, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

LIKE OTHERS, THERE WERE SOME WARNING BEEPS AND THE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING". THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, I HAD POWER STEERING BACK. THIS SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE REASON FOR THE RECALL ON THE COBALT AND S5. HAPPENED AGAIN ON 7/26 AND 7/2...

Jul 27, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

LIKE OTHERS, THERE WERE SOME WARNING BEEPS AND THE MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH "POWER STEERING". THEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. ONCE I CUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, I HAD POWER STEERING BACK. THIS SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE REASON FOR THE RECALL ON THE COBALT AND S5. HAPPENED AGAIN ON 7/26 AND 7/2...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, HE HAD TO PULL A FUSE AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, HE HAD TO PULL A FUSE AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER...

Jul 6, 2012 Air Bags 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE A...

Jul 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE A...

Jul 6, 2012 Air Bags 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE A...

Jul 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE A...

Jun 29, 2012 Steering 63,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST OCCURS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND A CHIME SOUNDS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM & PART INVOLVED IN THE BELOW RECALL OF COBALTS & IN A CANADIAN RECALL OF HHRS. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK ...

Jun 29, 2012 Steering 63,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST OCCURS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND A CHIME SOUNDS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM & PART INVOLVED IN THE BELOW RECALL OF COBALTS & IN A CANADIAN RECALL OF HHRS. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK ...

Jun 29, 2012 Steering 63,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST OCCURS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND A CHIME SOUNDS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM & PART INVOLVED IN THE BELOW RECALL OF COBALTS & IN A CANADIAN RECALL OF HHRS. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK ...

Jun 29, 2012 Steering 63,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST OCCURS AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE ASSIST IS LOST, A MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AND A CHIME SOUNDS. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM & PART INVOLVED IN THE BELOW RECALL OF COBALTS & IN A CANADIAN RECALL OF HHRS. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK ...

Jun 25, 2012 Electrical System 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL FUSES AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FA...

Jun 25, 2012 Electrical System 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL FUSES AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FA...

Jun 21, 2012 Air Bags

WITHOUT INCIDENT, THE SERVICE AIRBAG ALERT ILLUMINATED AND HAS CONTINUED TO STAY ON THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME FOR THE LAST 5 DAYS. MOMENTARILY, THE ALERT LIGHT WILL TURN OFF BUT RE-ILLUMINATE AGAIN WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE OTHER POSTS AND COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ. *TT

Jun 21, 2012 Air Bags

WITHOUT INCIDENT, THE SERVICE AIRBAG ALERT ILLUMINATED AND HAS CONTINUED TO STAY ON THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME FOR THE LAST 5 DAYS. MOMENTARILY, THE ALERT LIGHT WILL TURN OFF BUT RE-ILLUMINATE AGAIN WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE OTHER POSTS AND COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ. *TT

Jun 20, 2012 Steering 62,800 mi

THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. SPEED DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER. ONCE THE CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE POWERSTEERING COMES BACK ON, HOWEVER IT MAY GO OUT AGAIN AT 500FT TO A FEW MILES. *JS

Jun 20, 2012 Steering 62,800 mi

THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. SPEED DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER. ONCE THE CAR IS STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE POWERSTEERING COMES BACK ON, HOWEVER IT MAY GO OUT AGAIN AT 500FT TO A FEW MILES. *JS

Jun 3, 2012 Electrical System 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WIPER'S STOPPED WORKING AFTER PLAYING WITH SWITCH AND STOPPING PULLING OVER IN A SAFE PLACE WHEN TRAFFIC WOULD LET ME I TURNED CAR KEY SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON TWICE AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DEALING WITH THIS MORE THEN ONE TIME DROVE CAR TO A DEALER AFTER TWO DAYS THE...

Jun 3, 2012 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WIPER'S STOPPED WORKING AFTER PLAYING WITH SWITCH AND STOPPING PULLING OVER IN A SAFE PLACE WHEN TRAFFIC WOULD LET ME I TURNED CAR KEY SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON TWICE AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DEALING WITH THIS MORE THEN ONE TIME DROVE CAR TO A DEALER AFTER TWO DAYS THE...

Jun 3, 2012 Electrical System 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WIPER'S STOPPED WORKING AFTER PLAYING WITH SWITCH AND STOPPING PULLING OVER IN A SAFE PLACE WHEN TRAFFIC WOULD LET ME I TURNED CAR KEY SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON TWICE AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DEALING WITH THIS MORE THEN ONE TIME DROVE CAR TO A DEALER AFTER TWO DAYS THE...

Jun 3, 2012 Visibility/wiper 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN WIPER'S STOPPED WORKING AFTER PLAYING WITH SWITCH AND STOPPING PULLING OVER IN A SAFE PLACE WHEN TRAFFIC WOULD LET ME I TURNED CAR KEY SWITCH OFF AND BACK ON TWICE AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DEALING WITH THIS MORE THEN ONE TIME DROVE CAR TO A DEALER AFTER TWO DAYS THE...

May 10, 2012 Steering 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS, ALSO SHAKING, HAVE REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKES TWICE WITHIN ONE YEAR, WHY IS CHEVROLET NOT FIXING THE PROBLEMS ON THE HHR WHEN OTHER MODELS WITH SAME COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET I...

May 10, 2012 Steering 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS, ALSO SHAKING, HAVE REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKES TWICE WITHIN ONE YEAR, WHY IS CHEVROLET NOT FIXING THE PROBLEMS ON THE HHR WHEN OTHER MODELS WITH SAME COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET I...

May 9, 2012 Air Bags 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES SUCH AS A CELLULAR PHONE, CHARGER, I-PAD OR COMPUTER WERE PLACED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE...

May 9, 2012 Air Bags 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICES SUCH AS A CELLULAR PHONE, CHARGER, I-PAD OR COMPUTER WERE PLACED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE...

May 8, 2012 Steering 58,280 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE CODE BECAUSE T...

May 8, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

TWICE TODAY, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING FOR THE FIRST TIME. UPON STOPPING, PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE IT WORKED AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD. (LESS THEN 2 MILES) L...

May 8, 2012 Steering 58,280 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE A FAILURE CODE BECAUSE T...

May 8, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

TWICE TODAY, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING PLACE, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING FOR THE FIRST TIME. UPON STOPPING, PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE IT WORKED AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD. (LESS THEN 2 MILES) L...

Apr 30, 2012 Electrical System

MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION AND WILL NOT TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. WAS TOLD, WITHOUT EVEN GETTING PAST THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION " IT'S AN HHR ISN'T IT" BY PERSON ON THE PHONE FROM CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD BY THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO PULL ...

Apr 30, 2012 Electrical System

MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION AND WILL NOT TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. WAS TOLD, WITHOUT EVEN GETTING PAST THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION " IT'S AN HHR ISN'T IT" BY PERSON ON THE PHONE FROM CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. WE WERE TOLD BY THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP TO PULL ...

Apr 29, 2012 Steering 75,000 mi

WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOVE A FUSE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF ...

Apr 29, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOVE A FUSE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF ...

Apr 29, 2012 Steering 75,000 mi

WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOVE A FUSE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF ...

Apr 29, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND REMOVE A FUSE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF ...

Apr 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CHEVY HHR WHEN IT STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING AND DIDN'T SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AT ABOUT 147,000 MILES DUE TO OVERHEATING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE WHICH WOULD BE 4,000. WANTING A SECOND OPINION,...

Apr 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CHEVY HHR WHEN IT STARTED OVERHEATING AND SMOKING AND DIDN'T SEEM SAFE TO DRIVE, SO I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED AT ABOUT 147,000 MILES DUE TO OVERHEATING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE WHICH WOULD BE 4,000. WANTING A SECOND OPINION,...

Apr 18, 2012 Steering 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF B...

Apr 18, 2012 Steering 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF B...

Apr 17, 2012 Electrical System

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES KEY WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY WAY FOR HIS WIFE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, WAS TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND LET THE CLUTCH OUT WHILE IT WAS STILL IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT FRO...

Apr 17, 2012 Electrical System

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES KEY WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY WAY FOR HIS WIFE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, WAS TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE GAS AND LET THE CLUTCH OUT WHILE IT WAS STILL IN GEAR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT FRO...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION, THEREFORE THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WIRES AND THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND TH...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION, THEREFORE THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY WIRES AND THE FUEL PUMP FUSE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND TH...

Apr 15, 2012 Air Bags 52,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

Apr 15, 2012 Air Bags 52,000 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR

Apr 12, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT OPERATED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 12, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT OPERATED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE TWO ISSUES GOING ON WITH MY HHR. LAST EVENING I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF ENGINE AND RELEASE. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESEARCH HOW TO TURN OFF MY CAR. MY CAR RAN IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS WASTING GAS UNTIL WE FIG...

Apr 11, 2012 Air Bags 54,000 mi

I HAVE TWO ISSUES GOING ON WITH MY HHR. LAST EVENING I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF ENGINE AND RELEASE. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESEARCH HOW TO TURN OFF MY CAR. MY CAR RAN IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS WASTING GAS UNTIL WE FIG...

Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AFTER PARKING IN THE DRIVE WAY AROUND 11:30 PM THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I TRIED TO USE THE RELEASE PLUNGER BUT ENDED UP REMOVING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND FORCING IT OVER THE KEY. THEN I PULLED THE WIRE HARNESS OFF WHICH SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BY PUTT...

Apr 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

AFTER PARKING IN THE DRIVE WAY AROUND 11:30 PM THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I TRIED TO USE THE RELEASE PLUNGER BUT ENDED UP REMOVING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND FORCING IT OVER THE KEY. THEN I PULLED THE WIRE HARNESS OFF WHICH SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BY PUTT...

Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 54,000 mi

I HAVE TWO ISSUES GOING ON WITH MY HHR. LAST EVENING I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF ENGINE AND RELEASE. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESEARCH HOW TO TURN OFF MY CAR. MY CAR RAN IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS WASTING GAS UNTIL WE FIG...

Apr 11, 2012 Air Bags 54,000 mi

I HAVE TWO ISSUES GOING ON WITH MY HHR. LAST EVENING I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF ENGINE AND RELEASE. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME ISSUES WHILE I WAS TRYING TO RESEARCH HOW TO TURN OFF MY CAR. MY CAR RAN IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 2 HOURS WASTING GAS UNTIL WE FIG...

Apr 11, 2012 Electrical System 41,000 mi

AFTER PARKING IN THE DRIVE WAY AROUND 11:30 PM THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I TRIED TO USE THE RELEASE PLUNGER BUT ENDED UP REMOVING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND FORCING IT OVER THE KEY. THEN I PULLED THE WIRE HARNESS OFF WHICH SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BY PUTT...

Apr 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 41,000 mi

AFTER PARKING IN THE DRIVE WAY AROUND 11:30 PM THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I TRIED TO USE THE RELEASE PLUNGER BUT ENDED UP REMOVING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND FORCING IT OVER THE KEY. THEN I PULLED THE WIRE HARNESS OFF WHICH SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR BY PUTT...

Apr 9, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING MOTOR GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING AND FIXES ITS SELF ONCE YOU SHUT THE CAR AND START BACK UP. KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION CAN'T TURN THE CAR OFF. *TR

Apr 9, 2012 Unknown Or Other 27,080 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGITION. ONE HOUR LATER THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING AND KEY IS STUCK. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. ITS 7PM WILL HAVE IT TOADED TO DEALERSHIP IN AM

Apr 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,080 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGITION. ONE HOUR LATER THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING AND KEY IS STUCK. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. ITS 7PM WILL HAVE IT TOADED TO DEALERSHIP IN AM

Apr 9, 2012 Steering 90,000 mi

POWER STEERING MOTOR GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING AND FIXES ITS SELF ONCE YOU SHUT THE CAR AND START BACK UP. KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION CAN'T TURN THE CAR OFF. *TR

Apr 9, 2012 Unknown Or Other 27,080 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGITION. ONE HOUR LATER THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING AND KEY IS STUCK. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. ITS 7PM WILL HAVE IT TOADED TO DEALERSHIP IN AM

Apr 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,080 mi

UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGITION. ONE HOUR LATER THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING AND KEY IS STUCK. DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. ITS 7PM WILL HAVE IT TOADED TO DEALERSHIP IN AM

Apr 6, 2012 Steering 32,643 mi

I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR OFF NOR REMOVE THE KEY. MY 2009 COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS FIXED DUE TO A VEHICLE RECALL. HOWEVER, MY 2009 HHR HAD NO RECALL ON IT EVEN THOUGH IT USES THE EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS AS THE COBALT DID. I AM ALSO CONCERNED...

Apr 6, 2012 Electrical System 32,643 mi

I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR OFF NOR REMOVE THE KEY. MY 2009 COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS FIXED DUE TO A VEHICLE RECALL. HOWEVER, MY 2009 HHR HAD NO RECALL ON IT EVEN THOUGH IT USES THE EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS AS THE COBALT DID. I AM ALSO CONCERNED...

Apr 6, 2012 Steering 32,643 mi

I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR OFF NOR REMOVE THE KEY. MY 2009 COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS FIXED DUE TO A VEHICLE RECALL. HOWEVER, MY 2009 HHR HAD NO RECALL ON IT EVEN THOUGH IT USES THE EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS AS THE COBALT DID. I AM ALSO CONCERNED...

Apr 6, 2012 Electrical System 32,643 mi

I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR OFF NOR REMOVE THE KEY. MY 2009 COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS FIXED DUE TO A VEHICLE RECALL. HOWEVER, MY 2009 HHR HAD NO RECALL ON IT EVEN THOUGH IT USES THE EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS AS THE COBALT DID. I AM ALSO CONCERNED...

Mar 25, 2012 Power Train

LAST NIGHT OUR 2009 HHR WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE ONLINE RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM, WE TRIED EVERYTHING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. WE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE SOLENOID SWITCH BEHIND THE SQUARE COVERING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COL...

Mar 25, 2012 Electrical System

LAST NIGHT OUR 2009 HHR WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE ONLINE RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM, WE TRIED EVERYTHING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. WE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE SOLENOID SWITCH BEHIND THE SQUARE COVERING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COL...

Mar 25, 2012 Power Train

LAST NIGHT OUR 2009 HHR WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE ONLINE RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM, WE TRIED EVERYTHING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. WE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE SOLENOID SWITCH BEHIND THE SQUARE COVERING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COL...

Mar 25, 2012 Electrical System

LAST NIGHT OUR 2009 HHR WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. AFTER LOOKING AT ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE ONLINE RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM, WE TRIED EVERYTHING TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. WE ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE SOLENOID SWITCH BEHIND THE SQUARE COVERING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COL...

Mar 20, 2012 Electrical System

I PULLED MY CHEVY HHR, 2009 INTO MY DRIVEWAY, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO POP MY CLUTCH (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) TO GET MY CAR TO STOP RUNNING. I TURNED EVERYTHING THAT I COULD OFF, TRIED TO LOCK THE DOORS, HOWEVER THE DRIVER'S ...

Mar 20, 2012 Electrical System

I PULLED MY CHEVY HHR, 2009 INTO MY DRIVEWAY, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE IT WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO POP MY CLUTCH (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) TO GET MY CAR TO STOP RUNNING. I TURNED EVERYTHING THAT I COULD OFF, TRIED TO LOCK THE DOORS, HOWEVER THE DRIVER'S ...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 86,000 mi

THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE RELEASE BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RELEASE THE KEYS. FUSES WERE TAKEN OUT AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 92,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR - KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT CAR OFF. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. RECONNECTED BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACED FUSE AND CAR STARTED UP SO I COULD DRIVE TO DEALER. CHEVY DEALER STATED IGNITION...

Mar 19, 2012 Air Bags 92,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR - KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT CAR OFF. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. RECONNECTED BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACED FUSE AND CAR STARTED UP SO I COULD DRIVE TO DEALER. CHEVY DEALER STATED IGNITION...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 86,000 mi

THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE RELEASE BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT RELEASE THE KEYS. FUSES WERE TAKEN OUT AND THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 92,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR - KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT CAR OFF. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. RECONNECTED BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACED FUSE AND CAR STARTED UP SO I COULD DRIVE TO DEALER. CHEVY DEALER STATED IGNITION...

Mar 19, 2012 Air Bags 92,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR - KEY STUCK IN IGNITION WITH ENGINE RUNNING. HAD TO PULL NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE AND IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT CAR OFF. CALLED DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. RECONNECTED BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACED FUSE AND CAR STARTED UP SO I COULD DRIVE TO DEALER. CHEVY DEALER STATED IGNITION...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE IGNITION HOUSING AND IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE IGNITION HOUSING AND IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE IGNITION HOUSING AND IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE IGNITION HOUSING AND IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE ...

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT EJECT FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION TUMBLER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO R...

Mar 13, 2012 Electrical System 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT EJECT FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION TUMBLER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO R...

Mar 7, 2012 Electrical System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Mar 7, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Mar 7, 2012 Electrical System 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CON...

Mar 7, 2012 Structure 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE...

Mar 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 3, 2012 Electrical System 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 3, 2012 Air Bags 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 3, 2012 Exterior Lighting 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 3, 2012 Electrical System 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 3, 2012 Air Bags 25,104 mi

7/10 - CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS INOP. DEALER REPLACED INTERNALLY SHORTED RELAY. WARRANTY 11/10 - ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK/SERVICE AIRBAG & POWER STEERING MSG ON DIC. DEALER TOWED IN, REPLACED STARTER AND FOUND LOSS OF COMM W/ BCM DUE TO INTERNAL SHORT. DEALER REPLACED BCM. WARRANTY 12/10 - ENGINE TURNS...

Mar 2, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUSES WOULD NEED TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICL...

Mar 2, 2012 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FUSES WOULD NEED TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICL...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 45,773 mi

UNABLE TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE RUNNING POSITION AND WILL NOT MOVE. HAD TO REMOVE FUEL PUMP FUSE AND DISCONNECT BATTERY TO TURN OFF ENGINE AND LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AND PAY FOR REPAIR THE FIRST TIME AND WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO...

Feb 29, 2012 Electrical System 45,773 mi

UNABLE TO TURN ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY. THE KEY IS STUCK IN THE RUNNING POSITION AND WILL NOT MOVE. HAD TO REMOVE FUEL PUMP FUSE AND DISCONNECT BATTERY TO TURN OFF ENGINE AND LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AND PAY FOR REPAIR THE FIRST TIME AND WAITING FOR TOW TRUCK TO...

Feb 28, 2012 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS "SERVICE AIRBAG". IS THERE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS FOR THE 2009 HHR? *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS SEVERAL TIMES SHOWN A ESC SERVICE LIGHT. ALSO, THERE IS A CONSTANT ROAR AND ALTERNATING ROAR FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION, NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS "SERVICE AIRBAG". IS THERE A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS FOR THE 2009 HHR? *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 48,000 mi

MY 2009 HHR HAS SEVERAL TIMES SHOWN A ESC SERVICE LIGHT. ALSO, THERE IS A CONSTANT ROAR AND ALTERNATING ROAR FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION, NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. *TR

Feb 7, 2012 Air Bags

SINCE THEN THE AIR BAG TROUBLE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF SOMETIMES OFF FOR MONTHS (AS IT IS NOW OFF) I ASKED ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS AND THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOT IT > WHERE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I THINK THAT A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I ...

Feb 7, 2012 Air Bags

SINCE THEN THE AIR BAG TROUBLE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF SOMETIMES OFF FOR MONTHS (AS IT IS NOW OFF) I ASKED ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS AND THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOT IT > WHERE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I THINK THAT A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I ...

Feb 2, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING. I GOT IT REPAIRED AT A PRICE OF $800.00 UPON RESEARCHING, I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER HHR OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME FAULT OCCUR. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON OTHER GM MODELS FOR THIS SAME FAULT, SUCH AS THE COBALT. I WOULD HOPE THAT GM DECLARES A RECALL FOR HHR'S ALSO...

Feb 2, 2012 Steering 50,000 mi

MY POWER STEERING STOPPED OPERATING. I GOT IT REPAIRED AT A PRICE OF $800.00 UPON RESEARCHING, I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER HHR OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME FAULT OCCUR. THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON OTHER GM MODELS FOR THIS SAME FAULT, SUCH AS THE COBALT. I WOULD HOPE THAT GM DECLARES A RECALL FOR HHR'S ALSO...

Jan 24, 2012 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ON A LATER DATE, THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE TUMBLERS FAILED IN THE IGNITION....

Jan 24, 2012 Electrical System 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ON A LATER DATE, THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED IN ORDER TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE TUMBLERS FAILED IN THE IGNITION....

Jan 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER PARKING. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. MORE SPECIFICALLY, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF VEHICLE OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH OPENING. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULD NOT PULL IT OUT...

Jan 16, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER PARKING. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. MORE SPECIFICALLY, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF VEHICLE OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH OPENING. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULD NOT PULL IT OUT...

Jan 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER PARKING. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. MORE SPECIFICALLY, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF VEHICLE OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH OPENING. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULD NOT PULL IT OUT...

Jan 16, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION AFTER PARKING. COULD NOT TURN CAR OFF AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. MORE SPECIFICALLY, PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY, PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND COULD NOT TURN OFF VEHICLE OR REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION SWITCH OPENING. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND I COULD NOT PULL IT OUT...

Jan 8, 2012 Steering 53,000 mi

DTC CODE P0475 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE, CANADA HAS A RECALL ON THESE CARS WHY NOT THE UNITED STATES? THE LINK TO THE SITE WITH THE DETAILS LISTED BELOW IS.. >>> HTTP://WWWAPPS.TC.GC.CA/SAF-SEC-SUR/7/VRDB-BDRV/SEARCH/RECALLDETAIL.ASPX?LANG=ENG&&RN=2010447 <<< ROAD SAFETY RECALLS D...

Jan 8, 2012 Steering 53,000 mi

DTC CODE P0475 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE, CANADA HAS A RECALL ON THESE CARS WHY NOT THE UNITED STATES? THE LINK TO THE SITE WITH THE DETAILS LISTED BELOW IS.. >>> HTTP://WWWAPPS.TC.GC.CA/SAF-SEC-SUR/7/VRDB-BDRV/SEARCH/RECALLDETAIL.ASPX?LANG=ENG&&RN=2010447 <<< ROAD SAFETY RECALLS D...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE STRUTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 54,255 mi

I PUT THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY TO GO INTO A STORE. I COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND PARKED. I COULD STILL NOT TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF PUTTING ...

Jan 5, 2012 Steering 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE STRUTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

WHILE TURNING I'VE HAD THE ELECTRIC STEERING GO OUT MY VEHICLE. DURING ONE OCCASION I WAS AVOIDING SOMEONE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT YET THE VEHICLES ELECTRIC STEERING COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

WHILE TURNING I'VE HAD THE ELECTRIC STEERING GO OUT MY VEHICLE. DURING ONE OCCASION I WAS AVOIDING SOMEONE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT YET THE VEHICLES ELECTRIC STEERING COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

WHILE TURNING I'VE HAD THE ELECTRIC STEERING GO OUT MY VEHICLE. DURING ONE OCCASION I WAS AVOIDING SOMEONE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT YET THE VEHICLES ELECTRIC STEERING COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING. *KB

Dec 30, 2011 Steering 53,000 mi

WHILE TURNING I'VE HAD THE ELECTRIC STEERING GO OUT MY VEHICLE. DURING ONE OCCASION I WAS AVOIDING SOMEONE THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS NORMAL BUT YET THE VEHICLES ELECTRIC STEERING COMES AND GOES WHILE DRIVING. *KB

Dec 13, 2011 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THE HHR WON'T START. CAME OUT FROM WORK AND THE KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. EVERYTHING IS LOCKED UP.......I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO START. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 Electrical System 43,000 mi

THE HHR WON'T START. CAME OUT FROM WORK AND THE KEY WON'T TURN IN THE IGNITION AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. EVERYTHING IS LOCKED UP.......I CAN'T GET THE CAR TO START. *TR

Dec 5, 2011 Electrical System 58,003 mi

IGNITION PROBLEMS AFTER STARTING AND CUTTING OFF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES DECEMBER 4, 2011, I STOPPED BY THE GROCERY STORE, REACHED UP TO CUT THE IGNITION OFF AND THE KEY WOULD ONLY MOVE ABOUT 1/4" FORWARD, NOT CAUSING THE CAR TRY TO CRANK, AS IT NORMALLY WOULD, AND NOT TURNING BACKWARDS, AS IF CUTTIN...

Dec 5, 2011 Electrical System 58,003 mi

IGNITION PROBLEMS AFTER STARTING AND CUTTING OFF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES DECEMBER 4, 2011, I STOPPED BY THE GROCERY STORE, REACHED UP TO CUT THE IGNITION OFF AND THE KEY WOULD ONLY MOVE ABOUT 1/4" FORWARD, NOT CAUSING THE CAR TRY TO CRANK, AS IT NORMALLY WOULD, AND NOT TURNING BACKWARDS, AS IF CUTTIN...

Dec 1, 2011 Steering 58,000 mi

I WAS LEAVING FROM A STORE MADE 2 TURNS THEN THE DISPLAY READ POWER STEERING -WHEN I GOT READY TO MAKE THE THIRD TURN I FELT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND AS I TRIED TO TURN IT I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO MAKE THE TURN-THIS COULD BE POTENTIAL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND WHY DOES IT NOT GIVE YOU A WAR...

Dec 1, 2011 Steering 58,000 mi

I WAS LEAVING FROM A STORE MADE 2 TURNS THEN THE DISPLAY READ POWER STEERING -WHEN I GOT READY TO MAKE THE THIRD TURN I FELT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP AND AS I TRIED TO TURN IT I HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO MAKE THE TURN-THIS COULD BE POTENTIAL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND WHY DOES IT NOT GIVE YOU A WAR...

Nov 29, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

GOING 35 TO 45 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A COLD NIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON. A MESSAGE SHOWING "POWER STEERING" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. WITH EVERY RESTART THE POWER STEERING WOULD WORK FOR A TIME AND THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

Nov 29, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

GOING 35 TO 45 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A COLD NIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON. A MESSAGE SHOWING "POWER STEERING" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. WITH EVERY RESTART THE POWER STEERING WOULD WORK FOR A TIME AND THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

Nov 29, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

GOING 35 TO 45 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A COLD NIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON. A MESSAGE SHOWING "POWER STEERING" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. WITH EVERY RESTART THE POWER STEERING WOULD WORK FOR A TIME AND THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

Nov 29, 2011 Steering 48,000 mi

GOING 35 TO 45 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A COLD NIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON. A MESSAGE SHOWING "POWER STEERING" ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. WITH EVERY RESTART THE POWER STEERING WOULD WORK FOR A TIME AND THEN SHUT DOWN AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED ELECTRIC POWER STEERING...

Nov 22, 2011 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF; HOWEVER THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN AND REMAINED IN THE ON POSITION. THE CONTACT DISABLED THE FUSE AND THEN DISENGAGED THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN ...

Nov 22, 2011 Electrical System 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF; HOWEVER THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN AND REMAINED IN THE ON POSITION. THE CONTACT DISABLED THE FUSE AND THEN DISENGAGED THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN ...

Nov 20, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS, I FOUND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. EVEN PUSHING THE GEAR RELEASE BUTTON, DID NOT RELEASE THE KEY OR ALLOW ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE BATTERY & THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEH...

Nov 20, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM RUNNING ERRANDS, I FOUND I COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. EVEN PUSHING THE GEAR RELEASE BUTTON, DID NOT RELEASE THE KEY OR ALLOW ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE BATTERY & THE FUEL PUMP RELAY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEH...

Nov 19, 2011 Steering 50,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READ OUT DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WILL RESET AND WORK AGAIN IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED BUT WILL STOP WORKING SOON AFTER. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Steering 50,000 mi

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READ OUT DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WILL RESET AND WORK AGAIN IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED BUT WILL STOP WORKING SOON AFTER. *TR

Oct 24, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR LT WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND...

Oct 24, 2011 Steering 60,000 mi

2009 CHEVY HHR LT WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND...

Oct 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,700 mi

AT SPEED ON STEEP DOWNHILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND ROTORS WERE TURNED AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED ALSO A REPAIR WAS MADE TO A STEERING COMPONENT. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Steering 32,700 mi

AT SPEED ON STEEP DOWNHILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND ROTORS WERE TURNED AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED ALSO A REPAIR WAS MADE TO A STEERING COMPONENT. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Steering 56,740 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR ,WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 22, 2011 Electrical System 56,740 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR ,WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,700 mi

AT SPEED ON STEEP DOWNHILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND ROTORS WERE TURNED AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED ALSO A REPAIR WAS MADE TO A STEERING COMPONENT. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Steering 32,700 mi

AT SPEED ON STEEP DOWNHILL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND ROTORS WERE TURNED AND NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED ALSO A REPAIR WAS MADE TO A STEERING COMPONENT. LESS THAN 5,000 MILES LATER THE SAME ISSUE HAS RETURNED. *TR

Oct 22, 2011 Steering 56,740 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR ,WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 22, 2011 Electrical System 56,740 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY HHR ,WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALT,THE PONTIAC G6 ,G5 .THE CHEVY MALIBU. MY POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN , THE LED READ OUT SAYS POWER STEERING AND THEN IT COMPLETELY GOES OUT , I HAVE TO EITHER TURN THE VEHICLE ...

Oct 18, 2011 Air Bags 57,665 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,...

Oct 18, 2011 Electrical System 22,400 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN RUNNING, KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THERE IS NO WAY TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. CANNOT REMOVE KEY, VEHICLE WILL DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK, WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO BE SHUT OFF. INTERNET SEARCHES SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE CHEVROLET COBALT AND ...

Oct 18, 2011 Air Bags 57,665 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THERE WAS A LOOSE CONNECTION WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,...

Oct 18, 2011 Electrical System 22,400 mi

THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN RUNNING, KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THERE IS NO WAY TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. CANNOT REMOVE KEY, VEHICLE WILL DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK, WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO BE SHUT OFF. INTERNET SEARCHES SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH BOTH THE CHEVROLET COBALT AND ...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

VISITING MY DAUGHTER. STARTED TO GO HOME. THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT COME ON. AFTER 10 OR 15 MINUTES OF TURNING SWITCHES, TURNING MOTOR OFF AND ON, NOTHING WORKED. SO HERE AM I STUCK MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WONT COME ON. IN FURSTRATION I SLAPPED THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT,IT CAME...

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VISITING MY DAUGHTER. STARTED TO GO HOME. THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT COME ON. AFTER 10 OR 15 MINUTES OF TURNING SWITCHES, TURNING MOTOR OFF AND ON, NOTHING WORKED. SO HERE AM I STUCK MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WONT COME ON. IN FURSTRATION I SLAPPED THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT,IT CAME...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

VISITING MY DAUGHTER. STARTED TO GO HOME. THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT COME ON. AFTER 10 OR 15 MINUTES OF TURNING SWITCHES, TURNING MOTOR OFF AND ON, NOTHING WORKED. SO HERE AM I STUCK MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WONT COME ON. IN FURSTRATION I SLAPPED THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT,IT CAME...

Sep 27, 2011 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

VISITING MY DAUGHTER. STARTED TO GO HOME. THE HEAD LAMPS WOULD NOT COME ON. AFTER 10 OR 15 MINUTES OF TURNING SWITCHES, TURNING MOTOR OFF AND ON, NOTHING WORKED. SO HERE AM I STUCK MILES AWAY FROM HOME AND THE HEAD LIGHTS WONT COME ON. IN FURSTRATION I SLAPPED THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT,IT CAME...

Sep 23, 2011 Electrical System 71,426 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION LOCK A...

Sep 23, 2011 Electrical System 71,426 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP FUSE HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION LOCK A...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure

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 Y...

Sep 21, 2011 Structure

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 Y...

Aug 30, 2011 Electrical System 44,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ...

Aug 30, 2011 Electrical System 44,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ...

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 44,243 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CHEVROLET HHR WHICH SEEMS TO BE PRONE TO NOT TURNING OFF WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED OR WHAT I TRIED I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. MY NEIGHBOR HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF BY DISCONNECTING SOMETHING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR...

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH WAS A COMMON FAILURE AMONG...

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 44,243 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CHEVROLET HHR WHICH SEEMS TO BE PRONE TO NOT TURNING OFF WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRIED OR WHAT I TRIED I COULD NOT TURN THE KEY TO SHUT THE CAR OFF. MY NEIGHBOR HAD TO TURN THE CAR OFF BY DISCONNECTING SOMETHING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR...

Aug 29, 2011 Electrical System 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH WAS A COMMON FAILURE AMONG...

Aug 28, 2011 Electrical System 43,000 mi

2009 HHR KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. UNABLE TO TURN OFF MOTOR. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. *TT

Aug 28, 2011 Electrical System 43,000 mi

2009 HHR KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. UNABLE TO TURN OFF MOTOR. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. *TT

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THE CONTACT REMOVED A FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE M...

Aug 25, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION KEY FAILED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. THE CONTACT REMOVED A FUSE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE M...

Aug 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 20,011 mi

WHEN OPENING THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW, THE DOOR OPENED WHEN THE WINDOW GETS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN. *TR

Aug 24, 2011 Structure 20,011 mi

WHEN OPENING THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW, THE DOOR OPENED WHEN THE WINDOW GETS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN. *TR

Aug 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 20,011 mi

WHEN OPENING THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW, THE DOOR OPENED WHEN THE WINDOW GETS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN. *TR

Aug 24, 2011 Structure 20,011 mi

WHEN OPENING THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW, THE DOOR OPENED WHEN THE WINDOW GETS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN. *TR

Jul 29, 2011 Suspension 7,598 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND S...

Jul 29, 2011 Suspension 7,598 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 35-65 MPH, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE UPON ENGAGING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND S...

Jul 19, 2011 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO REMOVE A FUSE IN THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Jul 19, 2011 Steering 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO REMOVE A FUSE IN THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Jul 18, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

DURING THE ICE STORM THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON MY 2009 CHEVY HHR LT. *KB

Jul 18, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

DURING THE ICE STORM THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON MY 2009 CHEVY HHR LT. *KB

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT COST $600.00 TO REPAIR THIS AND THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON OTHER HHR'S. I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME KIND OF SYMPTOMS THAT MY CAR WAS HAVING BEFORE T...

Jul 18, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

DURING THE ICE STORM THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON MY 2009 CHEVY HHR LT. *KB

Jul 18, 2011 Steering 45,000 mi

DURING THE ICE STORM THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND THAT IS THE ONLY REASON WE DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON MY 2009 CHEVY HHR LT. *KB

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION WITH THE VEHICLE STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT COST $600.00 TO REPAIR THIS AND THIS CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM ON OTHER HHR'S. I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME KIND OF SYMPTOMS THAT MY CAR WAS HAVING BEFORE T...

Jul 9, 2011 Equipment 45,752 mi

ON MAY 26TH OF 2011, I BOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY HHR. ACTUAL MILES WAS 43K. IT NOW HAS 45K. I HAVE NOT EVEN MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT ON THE CAR WHEN I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. ON JULY 7 AFTER I ARRIVED AT WORK, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE...

Jul 9, 2011 Electrical System 45,752 mi

ON MAY 26TH OF 2011, I BOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY HHR. ACTUAL MILES WAS 43K. IT NOW HAS 45K. I HAVE NOT EVEN MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT ON THE CAR WHEN I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. ON JULY 7 AFTER I ARRIVED AT WORK, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE...

Jul 9, 2011 Equipment 45,752 mi

ON MAY 26TH OF 2011, I BOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY HHR. ACTUAL MILES WAS 43K. IT NOW HAS 45K. I HAVE NOT EVEN MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT ON THE CAR WHEN I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. ON JULY 7 AFTER I ARRIVED AT WORK, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE...

Jul 9, 2011 Electrical System 45,752 mi

ON MAY 26TH OF 2011, I BOUGHT A 2009 CHEVY HHR. ACTUAL MILES WAS 43K. IT NOW HAS 45K. I HAVE NOT EVEN MADE MY FIRST PAYMENT ON THE CAR WHEN I EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. ON JULY 7 AFTER I ARRIVED AT WORK, I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. I HAD TO DISCONNECT THE...

Jul 8, 2011 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A D...

Jul 8, 2011 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE WHEEL WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHENEVER THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A D...

Jul 6, 2011 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STANDARD AND DID NOT COME WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURREN...

Jul 6, 2011 Air Bags 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STANDARD AND DID NOT COME WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CURREN...

Jul 2, 2011 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2009 HHR CHEVROLET AND LATELY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING IGNITIONS PROBLEMS. ON YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WAS PARKED APPROIMATELY AROUND 7:00 P.M. I TRIED TO SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. ALL OF THE BUSINESS THAT COULD...

Jul 2, 2011 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2009 HHR CHEVROLET AND LATELY I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING IGNITIONS PROBLEMS. ON YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WAS PARKED APPROIMATELY AROUND 7:00 P.M. I TRIED TO SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION. I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. ALL OF THE BUSINESS THAT COULD...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 15,254 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND START THE VEHICLE. WHEN USING THE KEY FOB, HE WAS ABLE TO USE THE REMOTE START FEATURE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SHUT IT OFF BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 47,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME AT 2:30AM AND MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEYS WERE STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT NIGHT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED ME IN THE MORNING TO INFORM ME THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE ALL MORNING TRYING TO GET THIS ...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 15,254 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND START THE VEHICLE. WHEN USING THE KEY FOB, HE WAS ABLE TO USE THE REMOTE START FEATURE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, HE WAS UNABLE TO SHUT IT OFF BECAUSE THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. THE...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 47,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME AT 2:30AM AND MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE KEYS WERE STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT NIGHT. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED ME IN THE MORNING TO INFORM ME THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN ON THE PHONE ALL MORNING TRYING TO GET THIS ...

Jun 25, 2011 Steering 36,187 mi

THE CHEVY HHR IS BASED ON THE CHEVY COBALT. THE HHRS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST PROBLEM THAT EXISTS IN THE COBALT. THE COBALT IS COVERED BY A RECALL, BUT THE HHR IS NOT. I BELIEVE THE HHR SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RECALL BECAUSE IT HAS THE EXACT SAME COMPONENT THAT IS FAILING. TH...

Jun 25, 2011 Steering 36,187 mi

THE CHEVY HHR IS BASED ON THE CHEVY COBALT. THE HHRS ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME POWER STEERING ASSIST PROBLEM THAT EXISTS IN THE COBALT. THE COBALT IS COVERED BY A RECALL, BUT THE HHR IS NOT. I BELIEVE THE HHR SHOULD HAVE THE SAME RECALL BECAUSE IT HAS THE EXACT SAME COMPONENT THAT IS FAILING. TH...

Jun 20, 2011 Electrical System 36,721 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEV HHR AND ON JUN. 16, 2011 I PULLED INTO A SHOPPING CENTER AND TRIED TO TURN OFF MY CAR AND I COULD "NOT" TURN IT OFF WITH IGNATION KEY,IT WAS LOCKED INTO THE RUN MODE.LUCKY FOR ME THERE WAS A DEALER OPEN AND I DROVE THE CAR TO THEM.THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER COULD STOP CAR WAS TO DISC...

Jun 20, 2011 Electrical System 36,721 mi

I HAVE A 2009 CHEV HHR AND ON JUN. 16, 2011 I PULLED INTO A SHOPPING CENTER AND TRIED TO TURN OFF MY CAR AND I COULD "NOT" TURN IT OFF WITH IGNATION KEY,IT WAS LOCKED INTO THE RUN MODE.LUCKY FOR ME THERE WAS A DEALER OPEN AND I DROVE THE CAR TO THEM.THE ONLY WAY THE DEALER COULD STOP CAR WAS TO DISC...

Jun 12, 2011 Electrical System 33,052 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION, COULDN'T SHUT OFF ENGINE. TOOK HHR TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR

Jun 12, 2011 Electrical System 33,052 mi

KEY STUCK IN THE ON POSITION, COULDN'T SHUT OFF ENGINE. TOOK HHR TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 7, 2011 Suspension 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 7, 2011 Power Train 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 7, 2011 Suspension 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A CLUNKING NOISE AND SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE BEARI...

Jun 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,500 mi

LAST FRIDAY I TRAVELED TO NEW ORLEANS TO PERFORM A REPAIR AT A LOCAL FURNITURE COMPANY. UPON MY ARRIVAL I COULD NOT EXTRACT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION OF MY VEHICLE. I CALLED THE DEALER (ROSS DOWNING CHEVY IN HAMMOND, LA) TO FIND OUT HOW TO EXTRACT THE KEY. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER I...

Jun 6, 2011 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT OR A FENDER BENDER, OR NOT EVEN A SLIGHT BUMP TO ANY PART OF MY VEHICLE. NOW THE LIGHT SHOWS TO SERVICE THE AIRBAG AND SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT LIKE IT IS FINE, BUT THEN COMES BACK ON WITHIN MI...

Jun 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,500 mi

LAST FRIDAY I TRAVELED TO NEW ORLEANS TO PERFORM A REPAIR AT A LOCAL FURNITURE COMPANY. UPON MY ARRIVAL I COULD NOT EXTRACT THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION OF MY VEHICLE. I CALLED THE DEALER (ROSS DOWNING CHEVY IN HAMMOND, LA) TO FIND OUT HOW TO EXTRACT THE KEY. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER I...

Jun 6, 2011 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN INTO AN ACCIDENT OR A FENDER BENDER, OR NOT EVEN A SLIGHT BUMP TO ANY PART OF MY VEHICLE. NOW THE LIGHT SHOWS TO SERVICE THE AIRBAG AND SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT LIKE IT IS FINE, BUT THEN COMES BACK ON WITHIN MI...

Jun 2, 2011 Steering

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING *TGW

Jun 2, 2011 Steering 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WENT OUT, I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON, THEN I CONTINUED JOURNEY HOME. I HADN'T DROVE A MILE BEFORE IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY TWO OR THREE MORE TIMES. IT CON...

Jun 2, 2011 Steering

2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER STATES ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING *TGW

Jun 2, 2011 Steering 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WENT OUT, I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON, THEN I CONTINUED JOURNEY HOME. I HADN'T DROVE A MILE BEFORE IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I PULLED OFF THE EXPRESSWAY TWO OR THREE MORE TIMES. IT CON...

May 24, 2011 Air Bags 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ONLY OFFERED TO FI...

May 24, 2011 Air Bags 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ONLY OFFERED TO FI...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System

THE KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE IGNITION OF THE CAR. WE HAVE TRIED TO USED THE RELEASE BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR REMAINS RUNNING. WE HAVE TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY AND TAKE OUT A FUSE TO GET THE CAR SHUT OFF. WE HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS OUR ONLY CAR. THE DEALERSHIP W...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System

THE KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE IGNITION OF THE CAR. WE HAVE TRIED TO USED THE RELEASE BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN TO NO AVAIL. THE CAR REMAINS RUNNING. WE HAVE TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY AND TAKE OUT A FUSE TO GET THE CAR SHUT OFF. WE HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND THIS IS OUR ONLY CAR. THE DEALERSHIP W...

May 11, 2011 Air Bags 36,500 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON ABOUT APRIL 14TH, AND HAS LIT EVERY TIME I DRIVE SINCE THEN - ABOUT 5 WEEKS NOW. SOMETIMES IT GOES OFF, MOST OF THE TIME IT DOESN'T. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED IF THERE IS A "SERVICE AIRBAG", AND I DON'T HAVE THE ...

May 11, 2011 Air Bags 36,500 mi

SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON ABOUT APRIL 14TH, AND HAS LIT EVERY TIME I DRIVE SINCE THEN - ABOUT 5 WEEKS NOW. SOMETIMES IT GOES OFF, MOST OF THE TIME IT DOESN'T. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED IF THERE IS A "SERVICE AIRBAG", AND I DON'T HAVE THE ...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE KEYS WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTIN...

Apr 26, 2011 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE KEYS WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER WHO RECOMMENDED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTIN...

Apr 8, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF SHE HAD TO DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND THE FUSE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Apr 8, 2011 Electrical System 40,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF SHE HAD TO DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND THE FUSE THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON UNTIL THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60...

Apr 4, 2011 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE ENGINE REMAINED ON UNTIL THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60...

Mar 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND RELEASE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AD...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags 16,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Mar 24, 2011 Tires 16,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Mar 24, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW AND RELEASE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AD...

Mar 24, 2011 Air Bags 16,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Mar 24, 2011 Tires 16,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED...

Mar 21, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES ON AN OFF. ISSUE CAN NOT BE REPLICATED ON PURPOSE AND THERE IS NO COMMON DENOMINATOR FOR MAKING THE LIGHT COME ONE. SPEED OF VEHICLE HAS RANGED FROM 0 (IN PARK) TO 60 M.P.H. CONDITIONS OF ROAD HAS RANGED SUNNY AND DRY TO COLD AND WET. MANY ON-LINE FORUMS H...

Mar 21, 2011 Air Bags 35,000 mi

SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY GOES ON AN OFF. ISSUE CAN NOT BE REPLICATED ON PURPOSE AND THERE IS NO COMMON DENOMINATOR FOR MAKING THE LIGHT COME ONE. SPEED OF VEHICLE HAS RANGED FROM 0 (IN PARK) TO 60 M.P.H. CONDITIONS OF ROAD HAS RANGED SUNNY AND DRY TO COLD AND WET. MANY ON-LINE FORUMS H...

Mar 9, 2011 Electrical System 47,940 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,940.

Mar 9, 2011 Electrical System 47,940 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,940.

Dec 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER PURCHASE OF A NEW 2009 SS HHR. DURING THE MORNING I BACKED INTO MY GARAGE AND NOTICED A VERY SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. I THEN STARTED TO PROCEED INTO THE GARAGE AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLES BRAKES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH MY BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO HIT THE SIDE OF OUR HOU...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 40,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT...

Dec 14, 2010 Steering 40,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT...

Dec 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER PURCHASE OF A NEW 2009 SS HHR. DURING THE MORNING I BACKED INTO MY GARAGE AND NOTICED A VERY SOFT BRAKE PEDAL. I THEN STARTED TO PROCEED INTO THE GARAGE AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLES BRAKES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH MY BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO HIT THE SIDE OF OUR HOU...

Dec 14, 2010 Electrical System 40,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT...

Dec 14, 2010 Steering 40,536 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OVERNIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT...

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Other

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 09 CHEVY HHR AND WITHIN THE FIRST 150 MILES WE GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL WAS RUNNING LEAN. HE RESET THE COMPUTER AND TOLD ME TO PUT FUEL ADDITIVE IN THE TANK. I DID SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON AND THE ENGINE ...

Nov 15, 2010 Fuel System, Other

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 09 CHEVY HHR AND WITHIN THE FIRST 150 MILES WE GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL WAS RUNNING LEAN. HE RESET THE COMPUTER AND TOLD ME TO PUT FUEL ADDITIVE IN THE TANK. I DID SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON AND THE ENGINE ...

Nov 14, 2010 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

HIT BY A MAZDA MIATA AT ABOUT 30 MPH HHR WAS TOTALED AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Nov 14, 2010 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

HIT BY A MAZDA MIATA AT ABOUT 30 MPH HHR WAS TOTALED AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT THE IGNITION WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEA...

Oct 18, 2010 Electrical System 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF BUT THE IGNITION WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEA...

Aug 18, 2010 Air Bags

RECEIVED A NOTICE OF PENDING OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND HEARING FOR 2009 HHR. STATING THAT THE SELLING VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Air Bags

RECEIVED A NOTICE OF PENDING OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND HEARING FOR 2009 HHR. STATING THAT THE SELLING VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ELECTRICAL. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

ELECTRICAL. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Steering 50,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 2009 HHR. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Steering 50,000 mi

POWER STEERING WENT OUT COMPLETELY IN 2009 HHR. *TR

Jul 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,935 mi

ENGINE BECAME SLUGGISH, UNRESPONSIVE TO GAS PEDAL, AND SHUT DOWN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION. INSTRUMENT WARNINGS: ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SOMETHING ABOUT TRACTION... CALLED ONSTAR - TOWED TO DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS SAID "WRONG READINGS ON THE THROTTLE BODY" AND "WRONG GAS PEDAL PO...

Jul 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,935 mi

ENGINE BECAME SLUGGISH, UNRESPONSIVE TO GAS PEDAL, AND SHUT DOWN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATION. INSTRUMENT WARNINGS: ENGINE POWER REDUCED AND SOMETHING ABOUT TRACTION... CALLED ONSTAR - TOWED TO DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS SAID "WRONG READINGS ON THE THROTTLE BODY" AND "WRONG GAS PEDAL PO...

Jul 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, DROVE A COUPLE OF MILES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jul 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, DROVE A COUPLE OF MILES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jul 10, 2010 Tires

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS STICKER ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR CALLS FOR 30 PSI TIRE INFLATION. HOWEVER, THE TIRES THEMSELVES SHOW A MAXIMUM INFLATION OF 44 PSI. SINCE MANY PEOPLE INFLATE TIRES ACCORDING TO WHAT IS ON THE SIDEWALL INSTEAD OF THE DOOR STICKE...

Jul 10, 2010 Tires

MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS STICKER ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR CALLS FOR 30 PSI TIRE INFLATION. HOWEVER, THE TIRES THEMSELVES SHOW A MAXIMUM INFLATION OF 44 PSI. SINCE MANY PEOPLE INFLATE TIRES ACCORDING TO WHAT IS ON THE SIDEWALL INSTEAD OF THE DOOR STICKE...

Jul 3, 2010 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I ARRIVED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AND WENT TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND GUESS WHAT THE CART WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT, SO I CALLED THE ROADSIDE ASST SINCE MY CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY TOLD ME TO MAKE IT HOME AND GIVE THEM A CALL BACK AND THEY WOULD SEND A TOW TRUCK OUT TIME WENT ON...

Jul 3, 2010 Electrical System 25,000 mi

I ARRIVED AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AND WENT TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND GUESS WHAT THE CART WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT, SO I CALLED THE ROADSIDE ASST SINCE MY CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY TOLD ME TO MAKE IT HOME AND GIVE THEM A CALL BACK AND THEY WOULD SEND A TOW TRUCK OUT TIME WENT ON...

Jun 20, 2010 Electrical System 26,700 mi

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 19 JUNE 2010. PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. RAN THROUGH ALL THE GEARS AND BACK TO PARK, STILL THE SAME, COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE RUNNING WHILE I PHONED TO FIND A CHEVROLET DEALER THAT PROVIDED SAT. SERVICE - LUCKILY ONE IN THE JACX...

Jun 20, 2010 Equipment 26,700 mi

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 19 JUNE 2010. PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. RAN THROUGH ALL THE GEARS AND BACK TO PARK, STILL THE SAME, COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE RUNNING WHILE I PHONED TO FIND A CHEVROLET DEALER THAT PROVIDED SAT. SERVICE - LUCKILY ONE IN THE JACX...

Jun 20, 2010 Electrical System 26,700 mi

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 19 JUNE 2010. PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. RAN THROUGH ALL THE GEARS AND BACK TO PARK, STILL THE SAME, COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE RUNNING WHILE I PHONED TO FIND A CHEVROLET DEALER THAT PROVIDED SAT. SERVICE - LUCKILY ONE IN THE JACX...

Jun 20, 2010 Equipment 26,700 mi

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 19 JUNE 2010. PARKED VEHICLE, COULD NOT TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF. RAN THROUGH ALL THE GEARS AND BACK TO PARK, STILL THE SAME, COULD NOT TURN VEHICLE OFF. HAD TO LEAVE VEHICLE RUNNING WHILE I PHONED TO FIND A CHEVROLET DEALER THAT PROVIDED SAT. SERVICE - LUCKILY ONE IN THE JACX...

Jun 10, 2010 Interior Lighting 22,000 mi

UPDATED TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. HE STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND THAT THERE WAS NO MANUAL SWITCH TO OPERATE THE LIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IT WOULD BE TOO COSTLY TO REPAIR THE...

Jun 10, 2010 Interior Lighting 22,000 mi

UPDATED TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. HE STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYED ON AND THAT THERE WAS NO MANUAL SWITCH TO OPERATE THE LIGHTS CAUSING THEM TO STAY ON AT ALL TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT IT WOULD BE TOO COSTLY TO REPAIR THE...

May 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

WHEN GENTLY BRAKING TO A STOP THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAS A CLICKING OR CLUNKING SOUND, NOT HEARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HARD. MINOR PULSING CAN BE FELT IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG BUT TURNED THE DRUM AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A TIME. TWO MONTHS LATER PROB...

May 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11,000 mi

WHEN GENTLY BRAKING TO A STOP THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAS A CLICKING OR CLUNKING SOUND, NOT HEARD WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES HARD. MINOR PULSING CAN BE FELT IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG BUT TURNED THE DRUM AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A TIME. TWO MONTHS LATER PROB...

May 18, 2010 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC HHR-SS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST HER SEAT AND WAS PINCHED BY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THE BUCKLE DID NOT INJURE HER; HOWEVER, THERE WAS SOME MINOR DISCOMFORT. SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT IF A CHILD WERE IN THE SEAT, THEY COUL...

May 18, 2010 Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC HHR-SS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST HER SEAT AND WAS PINCHED BY THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THE BUCKLE DID NOT INJURE HER; HOWEVER, THERE WAS SOME MINOR DISCOMFORT. SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT IF A CHILD WERE IN THE SEAT, THEY COUL...

Apr 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTACT ONSTAR WHO ADVISED THE CO...

Apr 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 4,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTACT ONSTAR WHO ADVISED THE CO...

Mar 18, 2010 Electrical System 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY HAD DIED. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AND ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 18, 2010 Electrical System 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BATTERY HAD DIED. AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AND ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. ...

Mar 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

AT 18,000 MILE MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR STARTED SHAKING AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE GOING DOWN A 5% MOUNTAIN GRADE. WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER LEVELING OFF THE BRAKING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND AT 24,000 MILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ...

Mar 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

AT 18,000 MILE MY 2009 CHEVROLET HHR STARTED SHAKING AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE GOING DOWN A 5% MOUNTAIN GRADE. WITHIN A SHORT DISTANCE AFTER LEVELING OFF THE BRAKING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND AT 24,000 MILE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE ...

Nov 16, 2009 Electrical System 25 mi

CAR HAS INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, INTERIOR LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENTS AND RADIO DIM, GO COMPLETELY OUT AND THEN POP BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. I DRIVE TO WORK IN THE DARK AND THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN IT RAINS AND THE LAW SAYS THEY SHOULD BE ON. TOOK TO THE...

Nov 16, 2009 Electrical System 25 mi

CAR HAS INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE, INTERIOR LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENTS AND RADIO DIM, GO COMPLETELY OUT AND THEN POP BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. I DRIVE TO WORK IN THE DARK AND THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE COMPLETELY OUT AND WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN IT RAINS AND THE LAW SAYS THEY SHOULD BE ON. TOOK TO THE...

Nov 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,492 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD BRAKE FAILURE IN THIS NEW CHEVY HHR. BRAKES STARTED FEELING SOFT. I WAS DOING 65 MPH ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY (DENVER C470) AND NEEDED TO BRAKE HARD. BRAKES WERE SOFT AND THE CAR PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT - NEARLY TAKING ME INTO THE CAR BESIDE ME. THERE WERE NO DASHBOARD WARNING LI...

Nov 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,492 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD BRAKE FAILURE IN THIS NEW CHEVY HHR. BRAKES STARTED FEELING SOFT. I WAS DOING 65 MPH ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY (DENVER C470) AND NEEDED TO BRAKE HARD. BRAKES WERE SOFT AND THE CAR PULLED SHARPLY TO THE RIGHT - NEARLY TAKING ME INTO THE CAR BESIDE ME. THERE WERE NO DASHBOARD WARNING LI...

Oct 30, 2009 Electrical System 10,500 mi

THIS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR 2.2 LITER ENGINE 4CYL. DURING RUSH HOUR IN THE MORNING,IN CITY TRAFFIC I WAS GETTING IN TO THE FREEWAY FLOW I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ON AN OFF, WHEN I NOTICE THE CAR GOT SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST ON MY FOOT, I WAS LUCKY AND GOT OF THE ...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,500 mi

THIS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR 2.2 LITER ENGINE 4CYL. DURING RUSH HOUR IN THE MORNING,IN CITY TRAFFIC I WAS GETTING IN TO THE FREEWAY FLOW I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ON AN OFF, WHEN I NOTICE THE CAR GOT SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST ON MY FOOT, I WAS LUCKY AND GOT OF THE ...

Oct 30, 2009 Electrical System 10,500 mi

THIS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR 2.2 LITER ENGINE 4CYL. DURING RUSH HOUR IN THE MORNING,IN CITY TRAFFIC I WAS GETTING IN TO THE FREEWAY FLOW I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ON AN OFF, WHEN I NOTICE THE CAR GOT SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST ON MY FOOT, I WAS LUCKY AND GOT OF THE ...

Oct 30, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 10,500 mi

THIS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR 2.2 LITER ENGINE 4CYL. DURING RUSH HOUR IN THE MORNING,IN CITY TRAFFIC I WAS GETTING IN TO THE FREEWAY FLOW I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ON AN OFF, WHEN I NOTICE THE CAR GOT SLUGGISH AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE AMOUNT OF REQUEST ON MY FOOT, I WAS LUCKY AND GOT OF THE ...

Oct 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 2,852 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS IN NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR. FIRST TIME DRIVING THE CAR AT NIGHT, I NOTICED THAT I HAD NO LOW BEAMS. TOOK THE CAR TO MEDVED CHEVY IN CASTLE ROCK, CO WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. SERVICE REPORTED "LOW BEAMS INOP; FOUND OPEN IN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, REPLACED SWITCH". COPY ...

Oct 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,058 mi

SECOND TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR. SEE ODI #10281421 FOR PRIOR COMPLAINT. IN COLORADO MOUNTAIN TOWN WHEN BRAKES BEGAN TO FEEL SOFT. WITHIN MINUTES THEY WOULD BARELY STOP THE CAR. USED THE HAND EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP CAR. THERE WERE NO PANEL LIGHTS INDICATING A BRAKE FAILURE. CH...

Oct 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 2,852 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS IN NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR. FIRST TIME DRIVING THE CAR AT NIGHT, I NOTICED THAT I HAD NO LOW BEAMS. TOOK THE CAR TO MEDVED CHEVY IN CASTLE ROCK, CO WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. SERVICE REPORTED "LOW BEAMS INOP; FOUND OPEN IN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, REPLACED SWITCH". COPY ...

Oct 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3,058 mi

SECOND TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE IN NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR. SEE ODI #10281421 FOR PRIOR COMPLAINT. IN COLORADO MOUNTAIN TOWN WHEN BRAKES BEGAN TO FEEL SOFT. WITHIN MINUTES THEY WOULD BARELY STOP THE CAR. USED THE HAND EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP CAR. THERE WERE NO PANEL LIGHTS INDICATING A BRAKE FAILURE. CH...

Sep 11, 2009 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS; THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM SINGLE SWEEP MODE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY. AS A RESULT, HIS VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED. THE WIPER BLADES ALSO DID NOT POSITION CORRECTLY WHEN THE CONTROL SELECTOR MODE ...

Sep 11, 2009 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS; THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM SINGLE SWEEP MODE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY. AS A RESULT, HIS VISIBILITY WAS IMPAIRED. THE WIPER BLADES ALSO DID NOT POSITION CORRECTLY WHEN THE CONTROL SELECTOR MODE ...

Aug 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 850 mi

NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR - TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE NEW CAR - DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS - 850 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, BRAKES STARTED FEELING SOFT WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. LATER APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 20 MPH, BRAKES TRAVELED ABOUT 2/3 OF WAY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND CAR PUL...

Aug 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 850 mi

NEW 2009 CHEVY HHR - TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE NEW CAR - DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS - 850 MILES. WHILE DRIVING, BRAKES STARTED FEELING SOFT WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. LATER APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT ABOUT 20 MPH, BRAKES TRAVELED ABOUT 2/3 OF WAY BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. APPLIED MORE PRESSURE AND CAR PUL...

Aug 18, 2009 Visibility Crash 3,340 mi

A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR IMPACTED A TELEPHONE POLE IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE FRONT LEFT FENDER AND HEADLAMP. NO PART OF THE POLE WAS VISIBLE, DUE TO THE WIDTH OF THE A-PILLAR AND DOOR FRAME AND THE ANGLE OF THE A PILLAR (NEARLY VERTICAL). ONLY THE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS DUR...

Aug 18, 2009 Visibility Crash 3,340 mi

A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR IMPACTED A TELEPHONE POLE IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE FRONT LEFT FENDER AND HEADLAMP. NO PART OF THE POLE WAS VISIBLE, DUE TO THE WIDTH OF THE A-PILLAR AND DOOR FRAME AND THE ANGLE OF THE A PILLAR (NEARLY VERTICAL). ONLY THE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS DUR...

Jul 8, 2009 Seat Belts

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED, IT BECOMES LOCKED. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE SEAT BELT FROM BEING RE-FASTENED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE ...

Jul 8, 2009 Seat Belts

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED, IT BECOMES LOCKED. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE SEAT BELT FROM BEING RE-FASTENED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THE ...

Jul 1, 2009 Wheels 2,900 mi

I OWN A 2009 HHR SS. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT A THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THREE WHEEL STUD BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT OF THE TRUCK HAD BEEN DRIV...

Jul 1, 2009 Wheels 2,900 mi

I OWN A 2009 HHR SS. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT A THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THREE WHEEL STUD BOLTS WERE SHEARED OFF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT OF THE TRUCK HAD BEEN DRIV...

May 18, 2009 Air Bags 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

May 18, 2009 Electrical System 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

May 18, 2009 Seats 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

May 18, 2009 Air Bags 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

May 18, 2009 Electrical System 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

May 18, 2009 Seats 5,240 mi

FAILURE: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON. 1ST INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED FAULTY COMPONENT. 2ND INCIDENT: "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT CAME ON WITH PASSENGER SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, DEALERSHIP REPAIRED DIFFER...

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Seats 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Air Bags 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Electrical System 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Seats 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Air Bags 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...

Feb 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 620 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DEALER INSTALLED HEATED SEATS. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS STOPPED WORKING. THE HEATED SEATS ARE DRAINING THE BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, IT FAILS TO START DUE TO THE...