10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,027 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.
« Read the previous 20 complaints
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that he was unable to turn the ignition off. The contact also stated that in order to turn off the ignition he had to disconnect the battery. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 46,000.
- Ironton, OH, USA
Turned ignition key to shut vehicle off engine continued to run. Removed the fuse than later took to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch all covered under the warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Turned the ignition key to shut engine off engine continued to run. Removed the fuse and later took to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch all was covered under warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Went to turn ignition key to the off position and the vehicle would not shut off pulled fuse. Took vehicle the the dealer ship replaced ignition lock was covered under warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Turned the ignition key to shut vehicle off and the engine kept running removed the fuse and later took to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch all was covered under warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Turned ignition key to turn off would not shut off took the fuse out to turn off engine took it to the dealer they replaced the ignition switch warranty covered the work.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Vehicle would not turn off when ignition key was turned had to remove the fuse. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the switch it was covered under the warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
Went to turn the ignition key to the off position and it would not shut off removed fuses to turn the vehicle off took it to the dealer they replaced the switch and it was covered under the warranty.
- Fort Stewart, GA, USA
Went to turn the ignition key to the off position and it would not shut off removed fuses to turn the vehicle off took it to the dealer they replaced the switch and it was covered under the warranty.
- Fort Stewart, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While parked the contact attempted turn the key in the ignition to shut the vehicle off but to no avail. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact disconnected the battery cable in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
- Edgerton, OH, USA
The starter is messed up, it wont ignite back so I can turn my car off. I went to the dealership amd they did nothing.
- Rowland, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, but he was unable to shut off the ignition or remove the key. The contact removed the fuel fuses and disconnected the battery to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 39,000.
- Port St Lucie, FL, USA
2010 Chevrolet HHR with 19,060 miles. Ignition was stuck in on position with engine running. Drove to dealership and the ignition assembly was replaced. I was out of the dealership within one hour and the repair was covered under warranty.
- Ormond Beach, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the key would not remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,000. The VIN was unknown.
- Houston, TX, USA
My 2010 HHR has experienced an ignition issue as well. I cannot get the key to turn back to the off position. I got home from work at midnight, put the car in park and when I tried to shut the car off it would not turn back. The only option I had was to pull the ECM fuse and disconnect the battery (or let it run out of gas). The gear shifter will allow me to shift between all gears but it won't turn off. All the electrical stay on, I have only owned this car for 3 months.
- Negley, OH, USA
My 2010 Chevy HHR has experienced an ignition issue. The key, when the car is set to park, will not disengage. It remains on, with the only option being to let the car run out of gas/the battery to drain. The key will turn (as if to start the car), and the gear can be shifted from park to reverse, neutral, etc., but will not turn off. All systems stay on, potentially burning out electrical components or causing permanent engine damage. The only way to safely address the immediate issue is to disengage the fuses under the steering wheel, which many consumers may be unable to do.
- Louisville, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated the keys became stuck in the ignition in the on position and he was unable to turn the vehicle off. The battery had to be disconnected in order to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no related recalls or warranties. The vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
- Hoover, AL, USA
The key is stuck in the "on" position and there is no way to shut the vehicle off unless you pull the fuel pump fuse or disconnect the battery.
- Corona, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle would not turn off and he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned that he had to disconnect the battery in order to stop the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.
- Catonsville, MD, USA
- Greer, SC, USA