general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated the locks failed. The problem occurred daily. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. While in park, the driver side door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the door lock and the key remote needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Our Hhr's lock/latch system stopped working completely on 4/18/2012. We started having problems in March 2012 and had our mechanic look at it, but he couldn't get the problem to duplicate, so he cleaned the key lock and lubed it. The car is permanently locked. We don't have a key lacentry on this vehicle, it is a manual lock. We now have to incur a lock smith and/or towing bill + a repair bill for the mechanic to fix what he believes is a failure/breakdown of the latch system. We have an extended warranty, but we're not sure if the warranty covers this part; even if they do we still have a $100 deductible.

Both key fobs began working intermittently, finally failing completely. Problem began around 38,000 mileage. Complete failure around 40,000 mileage. Now key in door no longer works (only one key entry on entire car) so taking to dealer tomorrow. Mileage around 45,000.

My 2008 Hhr looses power steering while turning, then suddenly returns power causing to oversteer. This is a sever safety issue as it is a come and go type problem,I do not drive during inclement weather fearing body damage to persons and vehicles other than myself. I have taken to dealer only to be told we can not determine the problem as it is intermittent. Also the tire pressure display is on even tho all tire pressure is correct, not sure if they are related to "electric" power steering. Would like this as a record if any persons are injured or worse killed due to the possible short circuit in powersteering. How many people have to leave the vehicles at home after spending all their money on them for this to be a recall?.

Rear driver side door lock actuator failed. (door lock would not rise and release. Had to be manually pulled up. ) replaced. Ok since then. 33,300 miles. Current miles 44,200.

The lock will not unlock when I use the key. It is as though the lock is jammed. Both keyless entries have stopped working. I keep onstar activated so I can get into my car.

Right rear door lock inop.

2008 Chevrolet Hhr. Door locks stick. Vehicle has locked me in. Door locks still stick. Has been in dealer eight times where purchased to be fixed. Purchased new . Have all work orders . Also have had trouble with radio and tire pressure . We have video of me being locked in vehicle and door locks sticking. We purchased the 2008 Hhr in good faith the door locks have given us trouble from day one of purchase. Gm had people come from main office to dealer they have seen the work orders and video of door locks sticking. Rep. From gm told me I could always climb out the window.

Cpsc#i12c0371a. 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer stated after only having the car for a year she had trouble with door locks sticking. The consumer stated on one occasion, she and her husband were locked inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times for the door lock problem. The consumer was forced to settle with gm through an attorney.

Door locks stick. Have been locked in vehicle. Reported to gm they do not feel door locks sticking dangerous. Been in dealer were purchased 7 times for door locks to be fixed. Door locks still sticking. Was forced to sign a complaint letter with gm with lemon law attorney. We feel that vehicle can never be fixed. Still having trouble with door locks. Video of being locked in . Was purchased new. We feel we have done our part taking back to dealer to be fixed. They are unable to fix defects.

I currently own a 2008 chevy Hhr that I purchased in August. My complaint is on the back passenger doors. In several occassions my kids have not closed the doors hard enough, and the doors have stayed open. The car has failed to inform me. We only noticed because we can hear the wind as I am driving faster. Also in testing the car, the door wasn't even on the hatch and the car still did not warn of the door being open and the car was in movement. While no accident or death has occurred yet, this a is problem that could result in someone's death.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that he was locked inside his vehicle for approximately three to three and a half hours with no way out. Onstar attempted to get the contact out, but was unsuccessful. Only the rear latch would open from the outside. Aaa was able to open one of the doors. The following day, the contact had to have a friend let him out of the back door of the vehicle. The dealer stated that they did not know what caused the malfunction. The vehicle is currently in the shop. The current and failure mileages were approximately 3,638. Updated 03-04-08.