10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,557 miles

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problem #25

Apr 012014

HHR

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system ). the dealer informed the contact that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact did not experience any failure.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #24

May 292014

HHR 4-cyl

  • 119,522 miles
Vehicle was exiting parkway when loss of braking and steering occurred causing vehicle to collide with guardrail nearly head on. Air bags did not deploy. Major damage to front of vehicle as well as rear of vehicle as it swung around and struck the guardrail a second time with the rear of the vehicle before coming to rest across the roadway.

- Hartford, KY, USA

problem #23

May 012014

HHR

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #22

Mar 272014

HHR

  • miles
Non of what you've listed above, apply.. I'm upset about how long this process has taken.. I understand that this has been held back since 2007 and GM was aware of their own wrong doing! but I called to set up an appointment locally and they tell me that the parts are still on order.. I cant afford a rental! now people including myself are operating on fear.. my airbag light blinks off and on from time to time. The key at times want turn in the ignition!! I like this car, but no longer., why doesn't GM offer loaner cars to us all until they fix the issue that they caused... scared of dyeing in raleigh, nc.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #21

Apr 202014

HHR

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the key would become loose in the ignition. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system) however, the dealer stated that the part was not going to become available for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #20

Mar 072014

HHR

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #19

May 012014

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to a defective part installed in vehicle. The consumer was upset over the recent recall, and cover-up by GM.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #18

Nov 122013

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and during accident air bag malfunction. The consumer stated she rear ended. She was hit so hard, the other vehicle's license plate, left an imprint in her bumper. The air bags did not deploy. Shortly after, the power steering would go out. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where a part was replaced. However, the steering issued returned, while driving, the steering wheel started moving back and forth, and she was unable to control it, and consequently, the vehicle flipped over.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #17

Sep 012012

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The consumer stated when she arrived at her place of business, she could not turn the ignition off. She was forced to drive to the local dealership for a diagnosis. According to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder and shifter were replaced. The consumer S seeking reimbursement, of in light of the widely publicized recall.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #16

Apr 012014

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and air bag malfunction. The consumer stated he was involved in an accident last year and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated he was rear ended and he was hit so hard, that his head hit the steering wheel.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #15

Nov 012007

HHR 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and power steering problems. The consumer stated he had three accidents. The first accident, he hit a light pole and damaged the right side of the vehicle, the second accident, he hit a tree and the third accident, someone backed into him. The consumer stated the air bag did not deploy, in any of the accidents. The consumer felt he lost power steering in the first two accidents. Since December 2010, the steering light would illuminate. Also, the consumer experienced problems with the shifter as the vehicle was difficult to shift when first starting out; it was difficult to shift from park to drive. Updated 07/03/14 updated 08/07/14

- Haines City, FL, USA

problem #14

Oct 302013

HHR

  • 106,000 miles
About 2 weeks after giving my son my HHR in October of 2013, he was rear ended with the other driver going over 35 mph and the air bags did not deploy. I am curious to know why?

- Orion, MI, USA

problem #13

Mar 112014

HHR

  • miles
I was informed by mail that my vehicle was recalled and I was to contact GM to fix the issue but I don't know where to go they have not contacted my back concerning this issue. I do not know what else to do.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #12

Jan 012014

HHR

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact was driving 40 mph and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to a hospital for treatment of back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.

- Franklinville, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 022007

HHR 4-cyl

  • 1,000 miles
I am the one owner of this car. Since day one nothing but problems. Air bag lights on dash illuminated, driver and passenger, warning have remained on no matter if your buckled in or not. It is supposed to signal if not buckled in, I have only heard it do this twice in the past seven years. I wear my seatbelt 99.99% of the time but have to tell my husband to put his on, I wish it would beep or do what is supposed to so I wouldn't have to beep. We took to dealer at about 1000 miles and was told " not to worry about it " when seatbelts are engaged the airbag warning signals on dash and center console still will be flashing. Airbag warnings never turn off ! I feel GM should include this in the airbag recall, same parts- we all know.

- Fairfield , OH, USA

problem #10

Feb 142014

HHR

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HH6. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph in snow, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The vehicle then flipped several times. The air bags failed to deploy and both the driver, and a passenger sustained minor injuries to the shoulders from the impact of the seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Alexandria, KY, USA

problem #9

Jan 052012

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
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

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #8

Jan 022014

HHR 4-cyl

  • 116,284 miles
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.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #7

May 012011

HHR 4-cyl

  • 30,000 miles
The service airbag light is on all the time as of approximately 30,000 miles, the vehicle has never been in a crash. I have done some research online and it appears I am not the only one with this problem.

- University Place, WA, USA

problem #6

Feb 012012

HHR

  • 32 miles
I was recently in a front end collission with a Chevy HHR lt 2007 where my air bags deployed. Due to the airbags being deployed my seatbelts locked to prevent me from hitting the steering wheel and window. However my passanger seatbelt ( no one was in the passanger seat)locked and due to the pressure of the lock/combustion chamber the plastic cover of the seat belt became projectile in the car and hitting my right arm causing abrasions and burn marks. I now have a perminate scar due to the force of impact from the seatbelt cover.

- Monroe Township, NJ, USA

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