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Our Chevy HHR 2010 has been dying and stalling out on us while we are driving it, the only time it had power going to it was when it was being jumped. Even then soon as the cables were unhooked it would jerk then die right away. It seemed as if most of the lights inside and outsided of the truck only would flash while jumping it, then nothing. It was also very difficult to turn the steering wheel, and everything basically seems like it's malfunctioning. This has been on and off for a few weeks now but I don't know how to fix it, nor can I even start it at this point, but I definitely don't feel safe driving it the way it is right now being that it powers completely off whenever it wants to. It was in motion a few times on city streets, and in motion turning when it died for this last time. Its now parked on a street unable to drive it.
While driving my 2010 Chevy HHR, I had just exited the highway and was entering the speedway fuel station, my steering just seemed to lockup on me and a dash alert flashed "service ESC" then I suddenly lost all power! in order to avoid any major tragedy like colliding with a gas pump or another vehicle, I was able to run it into the curb I felt like my arms were nearly ripped from the sockets. After having it towed to my home and the following day towed to a mechanic. Discovered that the experience was not exclusively mine, apparently some 444 others had as well. I checked for recall notices was told that the recalls were closed and repairs were done. I would like to know by whom, when and where exactly! it obviously was not done permanently nor satisfactorily as I'm very sore now, but could have been killed!
First my airbag system started coming on saying service airbags and the sensors are all new, second the service ESC comes on intermittently causing vehicle to shift extremely hard from 1st gear (automatic tranny) braking system was working fine and all of a sudden the brake pedal goes to the floor no brakes and the fluid is full and the system was working just fine after making GM aware of this their response to it all is the vehicle is out of warranty and there is nothing they can do but this was an issue from date of mfg and GM refuses to fix or correct the ongoing issues all of these things have happened on city streets and highways if NHTSA cant help with this issue then I have no where left to turn except either to a morgue or a scrap yard
The car was purchased in January 2016 & was gave to me via my grandpas will after he passed away in July 2016. The car never ran correctly & it was parked for a total of 9 months, while getting worked on in the meantime. Ive put almost 1000 into this car & replaced every part it needed. Now the car wont start & shows the air bag icon is always on while the car tells me that my ecs is "off" & service ecs. I own the vehicle & it is paid off.
While driving 25 miles an hour on dry flat pavement my ESC active light came on. I had a very hard time steering and the brakes were applying themselves. I was difficult to control. I was in rush hour traffic in the middle lane with no where to pull over. I am lucky I did not hit anyone. After 5 minutes or so it went off.
- Desoto, MO, USA
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I am experiencing intermittent problems with the gauges and power steering as well as warning lights coming on and loss of communications to the D.L.C. connector. It may happen at any time anywhere.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 20 mph, the ESC warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when making a sharp turn or when traveling above 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle due to not having the equipment to properly repair the vehicle. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 206,000.
ESC is what it said on the dash. It sounded as if something had crawled and was keeping the vehicle from moving properly I looked up what the meaning of the message on the dash and it said traction control warning which I had no clue but when I pulled over walking around the car nothing seemed to be wrong the entire car was shaking it was a scary experience and the cars had to go around me. When I re-started the car the message went off and the car moved as if nothing happened.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 40 mph, the traction and ESC warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the brakes jolted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The electronic power steering motor assist system is not working. I start the car and within 2 minutes the car is saying that the eps is not functioning and steering the car becomes extremely difficult. All the time. Very unsafe at any speed especially turning. I would like my car to be included in the national recall.
ESC activation light comes on, car vibrates badly and hard to steer. Happens mainly on dry roads, at times going around a bend in the road. It is speratic, but last week happened almost everyday. Its been at the dealer 6 times to try to fix, but to no avail.
My 2010 HHR service ESC and service traction warning came on engine power reduced and had little brake control. I had to pull off as it reduced my speed and was hard to steer. Very dangerous. How can this be fixed it seems like there isn't a service stated in all the reports here.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal failed to respond and the electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a trailer. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 35,243.
This is one of repeated incidents where the electronic stability control (ESC) activates while traveling straight on dry pavement at speeds between 15 and 30 mph. A chime sounds, a message appears on the display, the vehicle briefly loses steering and pulls to the right while brake is involuntarily activated. After turning the car off and restarting, the car continues normally. Fortunately, this has not yet caused an accident. On this occasion, the right front hub was replaced. The dealer has variously attributed the problem to mismatched tires (replaced with all new), bad hubs (both replaced), bad speed sensors (replaced), bad alignment (fixed) and a wrongly calibrated steering position sensor (re-calibrated). The vehicle has been towed, repaired repeatedly, and the problem is back again. This needs to be escalated to a recall.
Experienced sudden loss of power when entering freeway onramp. Warning chimes sounded, dash message reads trac control. Road conditions bare and dry. Code C0280. Dealer replaced yaw rate sensor.
Driving straight ahead on dry asphalt street at about 28 mph. The brakes began applying themselves very hard over and over and over. Made car buck and nearly stopped me dead in traffic. Dashboard message center said "ESC active". it was the electronic stability control activating itself for no reason at all. I fortunately know where the ESC off switch is, pressed and held it in until "ESC off" came up on the message center. This halted the rogue braking. If I had been on the freeway, a total loss of would seem likely.
While driving down the interstate at 70 mph, I had a warning light and the display read svc ESC. Shortly after, the power steering display came on in the vehicle. I then immediately lost control of vehicle. It took great force to steer the vehicle off of the highway to a safe location. I then used the onstar service, they ran a quick diagnostic - result came back that they were unable to connect to the power steering system - the power steering system had lost electrical connection or had failed completely - they were unable to let me know without having it diagnosed further at a local Chevy dealership. The vehicle was then towed to the local Chevy dealer. They ran a diagnostic and found that my entire steering column needed to be replaced. They also explained that other models of the HHR were recalled for the same issue that I experienced, however my model was considered "safe".
Please include repairing this issue in the recall of 2010 HHR vehicles. This is the most recent of multiple incidents where the electronic stability control (ESC) activates while traveling straight on dry pavement at speeds between 15 and 30 mph. As a chime sounds, and a message is flashed on the display, the vehicle briefly loses steering and pulls to the right while brake is involuntarily activated. On this occasion, the servicer found the female connectors to the ABS speed sensor were not making proper contact. He crimped the new ones tightly when installing the replacement ends. The service advisor admitted that my car is not the only one with this issue, he had seen this problem repeatedly. After turning the car off and restarting, the car continues normally. Fortunately, this has not yet caused an accident. The dealer has variously attributed the problem to mismatched tires (replaced with all new), bad hubs (both replaced), bad speed sensors (replaced), bad alignment (fixed) and a wrongly calibrated steering position sensor (re-calibrated). The vehicle has been towed, repaired repeatedly, and the problem is back again.
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- Union Grove, WI, USA