10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 6 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 49,570 miles
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Air bag warning light constantly coming on, had it fixed in October 2012, after arguing with the dealer that it should be covered under the warranty. 2 months later the light is back on. ## VIN failed ##
- Connersville , IN, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the air bag light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000......updated 01/14/13 updated 01/17/2013
- Pulaski, VA, USA
Air bag connector went bad when the car was 2 yrs old. Some unknown electrical problem has caused a 5 yr battery to be dead after 2 yrs of normal usage. Dealer says air bag connector is not covered under warranty and that the battery is dead.
- Connersville , IN, USA
After starting the vehicle one morning last year the airbag light come on after going to the dealer he says the harness under the seat was loose and unplugged it and repluged it and also cleared the computer, ,, well after 6 months later the light is on again, ,,this time it cost me $218 for a new harness = $18 for the harness and $200 for labor $200 for labor "?" or I wouldn't get my inspection sticker for my car after loads of complaints I have read on the HHR network and the fact that the airbag will not work when this light is on, ,,why is there not a recall on these bad harnesses.
- East Boston, MA, USA
While driving or parked I see the service air bag light come on. It has been going on and off. I haven't read where anyone else has been having this issue yet. But I have had the ignition stuck in the on position. I had to unplug the battery until the next morning. When I could go to the dealership. They fixed the car it was still under warranty at the time of incident. But now I am getting this service air bag light, when it does come on I can't see the mileage nor the temperature gauge. I want to know can this be fixed?
- Greenville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While the contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the failure. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem but the vehicle was not repaired. On a separate occasion, the air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle was involved in a crash. The vehicle was destroyed. The front seat driver sustained minor injuries to the right hand. In addition, the front seat passenger and and rear seat passenger both suffered minor head injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Plymouth, MA, USA
Power steering went out at 42,000 purchased vehicle at 38,500 miles. Vehicle is all electric power steering.
- Antioch, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While the driver was traveling approximately 40-45 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the side and front. No air bags deployed. A police report was filed. One passenger suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed to a body shop but due to the crash, the vehicle's computer shut down and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 34,500.
- Wendy Point, NY, USA
- Livingston, TN, USA