This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the engine was turned on to allow the vehicle to warm up and after approximately 5 minutes, the vehicle stalled. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the engine stalled and could not be restarted. The failure was recurring. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure after 24 days and the manufacturer installed a computer board in the vehicle to register any failure codes but to no avail. The failure persisted. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the vehicle was not serviced per the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000...updated 04-24-14
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and prevented the key from being released from the ignition. The dealer replaced the gear shifter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,728. The current mileage was 58,043. Updated 04/29/14
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder, restart the engine and resume normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall under NHTSA campaign number 14V047000(air bags, electrical system). The failure mileage was 116,284.
Tried to contact General Motors hot line 800-222-1020 spoke with rep about ignition issues currently on this 2007 Chevy HHR. I was told their is no recall for this vehicle "? yet the information appeared in usa today specifying these vehicles. I have exp. Dead switch when attempting to start this car, happens sometimes inconsistent. Dealer has had no input as to repair ? as it is inconsistent, I purchased vehicle used only 5 mo. Ago. I am concerned as to what is correct info "
- Amherst, NY, USA
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As I was driving home on the highway, the power steering light went on and then I lost power steering. I pulled it over to the side of the road and turned the car off. After waiting a few minutes, I turned the car back on. It was fine - for a bit. During my 21 mile commute, this happened 4 times. Every time, I lost power steering, pulled the car to the side of the road, and turned it off. Each time I turned it on, it was fine for a bit. This is very unsafe due to the lack of steering - it felt like I was driving a tractor each time this happened and turning corners was very difficult. Once I got home, we checked the owner's manual and it stated that when this happens, the electronic power steering device is faulting. We checked on the internet to find out how to purchase that part and discovered that there are several reports claims that the 2007-2009 HHR and cobalts have this same issue. So, we called and purchased a part from the Chevrolet dealership in elburn. I asked them about how to make a complaint and I was led to discuss this with GM and make a complaint. Then, I am making a complaint with your company as well.
I bought my car a week ago. Drove it home with no incident. Then drove it was on the highway to take my elderly mother to an airport 40 miles away. After seeing her off, I went to get my new car washed. Then got back onto the I-5 and drove about 3 miles, when I heard a tone and the dash board under the speedometer lit up, stating I had lost power steering. I was in the middle lane of six lanes, going 60 miles an hours in a brand new to me car I was not used to driving, in congested commuter traffic. I am not strong. I was scared out of my mind. Luckily I was on a straight away. I put on my hazard lights and people eventually let me over. I took the next off ramp and managed my way home on frontage roads and side streets, which of course took forever. Arriving home I turned the ignition off and cried with relief and frustration. Then I turned the ignition back on to see what the message on the dash was again and it was gone. I'm terrified to drive this car again. And everything thing I've read online since, said that if the shop doesn't see the message or duplicate the problem, they can't fix it, equalling money wasted. This problem is not new, highly dangerous and recalled in at least one of Chevrolet's other cars and recalled on the HHR in Canada. Why not here"?? aren't americans as valuable as canadians??? please make this a recall and contact me when you do. I have a car I can't drive without fear and can't sell in good conscience. I am older, in poor health and without much money, I feel that I have been cheated. No one should be allowed to sell unsafe cars any where!!! I also feel this problem is why Chevrolet is discontinuing the HHR, and leaving us out in the cold with their mistake. Does someone have to die for a recall??? I feel it was close in my case!!! will begrudgingly be taking it to a dealer for repair. What else can I do"
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the ignition failed and the key could not be released from the ignition. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to power off due to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 94,000.
The power steering light came on and lost power steering it could still be driven but every time I was driving I have to pull over stop the car restarted and then it'll do it again every five minutes it's been doing it since last year, around this time for about a week and now it's doing it every day.
While driving power steering began cutting out and then would come back on after restarting, but eventually failed completely. The car is now very difficult to steer at slow speeds or hard turns. Apparently this model has a history with this problem but GM will not cover it.
Dash lights up on message board power steering, it quits work, but will turn manually but hard. Cut the car off and start again and it works"??? some said it the square fuse gone and to replace it???"
Ignition key stuck in ignition. Couldn't remove it. Took it to dealer, friendly Chevrolet to have them look at it. The Chevrolet mechanic found the park lock switch defective on the transmission shifter. The transmission shifter assembly had to be replaced. The service writer said it's a common ocurance on coblt and Hhrs. An internet search provided the same results; a common problem with these cars. If you can't get the key out you can't leave your car.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle various times in order to remove the key. The failure occured intermittently but had become progressively worse with time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. The contact also stated that the key would not remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the ignition failure. The mechanic did, however, state that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The power steering indicator came on and then the power steering went out. I took the car to an auto parts store, a worker there said that Chevy had a recall on the cobalt for the same issue, but there is no recall for the Chevy HHR. There are other people with this same issue.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the speedometer displayed incorrect readings, the steering wheel would become difficult to turn, and the vehicle would stall. In addition, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure because the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. The failure and the current mileages were 43,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. He depressed an unknown switch under the steering column and was finally able to remove the key. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for further assistance. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly. The failure mileage was 32,600 and the current mileage was 32,700. Updated 12/19/11 the consumer stated the problem was the gear shift control. When the micro safety switch was inoperative, the gear shift lever may be moved from park all the way through the other gears. If the emergency brake was not set, the vehicle would move. Updated 02/04/15
2007 Chevrolet HHR the shifter will not lock into gear and key is stuck in ignition. This is a major safety hazard as seeing while you are driving you can go into any gear at anytime if it is accidentally bumped which can cause a major accident. I had to unhook the battery to turn everything off since the key will not come out of ignition.
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- Louisville , KY, USA