8.4

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
58,850 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
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problem #5

Mar 152017

HHR LX 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

this is the second time this has happened.the first time was in 2013 when i went over some speed bumps and i was told it was my tires that set it off and i needed new ones.today i had it happen while on a busy road with kids in the car.first the lights start flashing with the esc warning the car is making a knocking sound and had a hard time steering it to the side of the road.finally got it to the gas station on the other side of the road where they have a shop.after having my stepfather pick up the kids and bring them home to my mother he came back for me and had the shop look at the car and explained the issue along with what i have been reading online about this.he told me he would hook it up to the machine for 95.00 and then call me back when he knew anything.i called him before his shop closed because i did not recieve a call.he told me that they didnt have any error come back and that they drove the car and it didnt do it again.he then said he will drive it at a faster speed tomorrow and see what it does.i had to rent a car and have to wait to hear what they say in the morning and then my stepfather is bringing it to our regular machanic to see what he says while i am at work.but from what i am seeing online and from having this issue once before this will be an ongoing thing that the car manufacturers need to fix and be aware of and that thankfully nothing happened to me and the kids considering it was a busy road and after school got out.fix this issue chevy!!!! i will be saving EVERY reciept!!!

- Lori F., Hollywood, US

problem #4

Jun 022014

HHR UT 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,492 miles

While driving approx 45-50 mph my vehicle started shaking violently. This happened in 2013 also and the dealer thought they found the problem then but obviously did not. The Traction Off light comes on then goes off & the ESC light comes on. I took it back to the dealer & once again they could not find the problem.

- slowhand, Lake Elsinore, CA, US

problem #3

Mar 062013

HHR UT 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,547 miles

While driving about 45 mph my whole vehicle started shaking violently. The Traction Off light came on, the light went off then the ESC Service light come on. I took it to the dealer the next day & they could not find the problem.

- slowhand, Lake Elsinore, CA, US

problem #2

Jan 152016

HHR LT 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Everywhere i've looked for help I am being told that this is a faulty wire harness and it is common on these vehicles. This starts happening in the winter when all of these features are needed the most. The vehicle is junk without these features in the winter. I really feel it should be recalled.

This is the third GM vehicle i've owned that had an issue with a wire harness. I feel GM should be held accountable for using sub-par parts when building their vehicles. This was the last GM vehicle I will ever purchase.

- jessicasdd, Lockport, NY, US

problem #1

May 062014

HHR UT

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

When the vehicle is in a turn, the ESC comes on, the brakes come on, and it is erroneous, crazy. If I were on ice, snow, rain, etc. I could easily lose control of the vehicle. I took it to the place that sold it to me, they said there was no stored code, and they could not duplicate it.

They implied that I should pay to change out the sensors, but since I did not cause this problem, and I have a full warranty, I really should not have to pay for it!!! I shouldn't have to risk my life on the road either. What should I do? Do I need to sue? Thanks, B.H.

- Brian H., Conway, AR, US