Ignition problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

Nine problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2007 HHR.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (aftermarket replacement ignition switches). The contact received the recall repair and the failure recurred. The authorized dealer provided a new key and the contact attempted to park the vehicle and was not able to remove the key from the ignition. The authorized dealer diagnosed that the automatic transmission control shifter was binding and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that there was no problem with the ignition before the recall and the contact was informed that this repair was required after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle various times in order to remove the key. The failure occured intermittently but had become progressively worse with time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Pmb.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2012

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the ignition failed and the key would not release from the ignition. The contact placed the gear in drive and drove to the dealer. The diagnostic report was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 46,900. Updated 07/06/12.

4 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. The contact also stated that the key would not remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the ignition failure. The mechanic did, however, state that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 133,000. The VIN was unavailable.

5 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2011

I have a 2007 chevy Hhr and bought it used at a Chevrolet dealer in winslow, arizona in 2009. And I've been reading about problems with this car. I've only had the car for almost 2 yrs. My key gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out after I park the car. I noticed the problem last summer and took it to the dealership. They just told me how to get the key out. There was a cover under the steering column and the auto guy showed me the little pin. He told me to push the pin toward the driver window and this will release the key to the "off" position and the key will then release. It has been occurring more frequently and now it occurs everytime I turn the car off and try to turn the key to the "off" position. I've read it has to do something with the gear shift. My gear shift also gets locked in the park position. GMC has recalled the 2009 chevy Hhr's with this same problem. I think all Hhr's should be recalled and fixed for no charge. . This is a very dangerous problem. The traffic safety administration needs to look into this safety problem. Thank you for your time in reading this email. . .

6 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2011

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. He depressed an unknown switch under the steering column and was finally able to remove the key. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for further assistance. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly. The failure mileage was 32,600 and the current mileage was 32,700.

7 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/21/2010

Key will not remove from lock in ignition when car is placed in park.

8 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2010

When putting the car in park, the key would not remove from the ignition. Also, the car could be shifted through the gears without pressing the button on the shifter. There is a safety issue in that the gear shift can be bumped into and out of various gears. After opening the center console, I discovered that the plastic plunger that goes down through the shifter had broken, and in the process allowed the metal pin that closes the contact with the ignition to come loose. This has occurred approximately 6 - 10 times in the past 2 weeks, with increasing frequency. I called the local dealership, terry labonte chevy in greensboro, nc only to be told that I had probably spilled some liquid.

9 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2009

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the key fails to release from the ignition unless a button under the steering wheel is touched. The contact also hears a strange noise underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The noise is heard each morning, when driving over bumps, and after the vehicle has been parked for days. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.



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