10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,246 miles

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problem #24

Nov 182018

HHR

  • 103,000 miles
The engine began a random misfire problem, P0300 code. I got the throttle body changed out, now the car revs higher every time I start it. It gives itself fuel in reverse and drive, with no help from the gas pedal. It is unsafe.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #23

Mar 082018

HHR

  • 123,550 miles
I was driving down the interstate at about 70 mph, when I began to get the messages service ESC ESC off, traction control of, engine reduced power and not to mention all my lights lit up like a christmas tree. Also when all of this started to happen my vehicle jerks reduced speed drastically and was shaking vigorously I hurry up and exited the interstate and turned off my vehicle I waited a few minutes and the vehicle started right up 3 miles or so down the road the exact same thing happened only this time I was turning unto a busy intersection and I was left stranded in the middle of the street because the car would not budge I had to end up getting it towed. This is something that it's very dangerous and if I would have had my kids with me I wouldn't be as calm as I am now. I am livid and outraged as to why this has not been recalled. How many complaints does it take until this type of situation gets addressed the way it needs to? now haven't spent over $600 my problem still exists but only now my vehicle is inoperable and parked. Please someone give us answers the correct answers the answers we've all been searching for and do the right thing.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #22

Mar 142017

HHR

  • 120,000 miles
My 2011 HHR has started acting up by throwing out the reduced engine power light, ESC light and service traction light. This will happen when in park(when warning up the vehicle) and when im driving. It seems to happen more in cold weather. When it happens it reduces the speed down to 25mph and lurches forward and sounds horrible! I have had this happen when driving down a highway and the interstate (luckily I was in the right lane and able to get the shoulder safely. There is no warning when it is about to happen. It also will do it while stopped waiting for a stop light to change. It will throw on the check engine light and we have checked the codes and changed what it said needed change but that did not work. From what I have looked up it looks like people are having all sorts of issues with this but no one has found a solution. There needs to be a solution because spending hundreds of dollars for it not to fix it is not right.

- Conway, MO, USA

problem #21

May 302017

HHR 4-cyl

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle did not shut off, but lost power completely. The vehicle was initially taken to frost and frost of gadsden, Alabama where the transmission was rebuilt, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to devan lowes of gadsden, Alabama where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the drive clutch were faulty the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 08/22/17

- Aptalla, AL, USA

problem #20

Feb 012017

HHR

  • miles
I problems with the fuse for the transmission/engine console and the engine cut off. Ignition issues where my key gets stuck always had to pull fuse for lights and disconnect battery cable. Airbag light always stayed on. Sensors is off, air conditioner does not work. Heater and air work whenever it wants to. Replace exhaust system

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #19

Jan 052017

HHR

  • 86,000 miles
Car was struggling to start, when it did, it wouldn't go over 20mph, went to store, came out, it would start. Had it towed to the shop, engine crack and from that cracking it broke other stuff. I owe 3700. On the car and to fix it is $3200 sadly I do T have the money. No care, no way to get to work. Car was sitting in parking lot of our local save a lot.

- East Canton, OH, USA

problem #18

Sep 032016

HHR

  • 45,000 miles
While driving the car engine light appeared, I had it towed to the Chevrolet dealer near me, in rockaway, NJ. They reported that the charge would be over one thousand dollars, and there is a recall

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #17

Mar 302016

HHR

  • miles
Ignition recall, the switch has been replaced twice. I am still having issues when leaving key in ignition in the off position, all dash lights flash and a lot of clicking noise and will all lock doors. The service air bag light will come on, when you turn it off and restart car it goes out. I took it to the dealership and was told that they could not find the switch defective and they would not replace it, or check into the matter with out charging me a service fee of several hundred dollars. I travel long distances, and concerned about my safety, and other that could be involved in an accident.

- Shepherdsville, KY, USA

problem #16

Feb 082012

HHR

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on four different occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who, in turn, contacted the manufacturer in order to have an investigator inspect the vehicle. The investigator was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Mcknights Town, PA, USA

problem #15

Jul 142014

HHR

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact noticed a leak of hot air/liquid under the dashboard coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact was burned from the hot water leakage. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal swoosh noise when making turns, which created a hot mist inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

- Lawrenceville , GA, USA

problem #14

Feb 172014

HHR 4-cyl

  • 50,547 miles
Never received any warnings that all of the engine cylinders were cracked with the exception of the temperature going into cooling mode one time. Took in for an oil change and asked them to check it out while it was there. Entire engine needed repaired at 50,547 miles. All cylinder sleeves cracked, replaced head gasket, head intake and all seals, gaskets and O-rings.

- Etters, PA, USA

problem #13

Jun 202013

HHR 4-cyl

  • 35,550 miles
Check engine light came on, all fuel injectors needed replaced. 15,000 later the entire engine needed repaired (separate complaint).

- Etters, PA, USA

problem #12

Mar 022015

HHR 4-cyl

  • 59,000 miles
Driving along, 'low engine power' light came on (along with other errors, something about traction, something ESC, engine chugging; car slows down to about 10 mph and won't accelerate; after turning car off, waiting a few minutes, car started again (but check engine light stayed on); this has actually happened to me 3 times in the past 3 weeks (I don't recall the exact dates) - I thought it might be from the extreme cold (close to 0 or below) - but today it is 31 degrees and happened again. I'm glad I wasn't on the expressway! fortunately it happened at moderate speed and I was in a place I could safely pull off the side of the road.it appears that this is happening with numerous vehicles from around that year.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #11

Feb 242015

HHR 4-cyl

  • 100,990 miles
I was driving a freeway speeds when the engine suddenly went into limp home mode. I received the following dash indications - service ESC, traction off, reduced engine power. Upon further inspection we found a failed accelerator position sensor and we had the following trouble codes stored in the computer: P2135 Chevrolet - throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'a'/'B' voltage correlation replaced the accelerator position sensor and gas pedal assembly, at this point the car seems fine. I have the failed part.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #10

Nov 142014

HHR

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the engine reduced power warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #9

Dec 292014

HHR 4-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
I was driving 55mph when my reduced power light came on and my car wouldn't go over 40 mph with my gas pedal all the way to the floor. The next day pulled the battery cable and let it reset. Drove fine for 3 miles and then did the same thing. Reduced power came on and wouldn't go over 40mph. Very dangerous when driving on the highway and your car suddenly slows down and there are cars behind you and you can't get over!

- Hemlock, MI, USA

problem #8

Nov 102014

HHR

  • 80,000 miles
I work two jobs just bought my 2011 Chevy HHR just over a year ago and started getting reduced engine power light and then lose power and have trouble going over 20 struggles to get to 40 mph I have 3 young children that ride with me and there safety is number one and if I can't trust my new vehicle then how can I trust Chevy.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

problem #7

Nov 032014

HHR

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact had to recharge the battery in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- San Jose , CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 042014

HHR 4-cyl

  • 35,328 miles
While driving on dry even pavement the ESC light/system kicked in on my 2011 HHR causing loss of control of the throttle and brakes. Luckily, no other cars or pedestrians were near me or there could have been an accident. The car was undriveable until the ignition this turned completely off and on again. I had it checked and no error codes were stored on the ECM/BCM. This is a very dangerous problem!! this is the second time it happened to me and I may not be so lucky the next time!

- Anthem, AZ, USA

problem #5

Feb 012014

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2011 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. The consumer stated while driving, she noticed the vehicle exhibit a boost/jerk type movement, and it made a strange noise. When she took the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed the problem was a spark plug and they fixed it. However, one night while driving, the vehicle once again exhibited the same boost/jerk movement, as if she suddenly hit the brake, as the vehicle was losing speed, until it shut down completely. She was able to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and re-started it again with no problem. A month later, the same thing happened, only that time, the electronic stability control light started blinking, followed by a strange noise. The electronic stability control light illuminated again in May 2014.

- Louisville, TN, USA

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