general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

11 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2010 HHR.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2020

My 2010 chevy Hhr is leaking gas at a fast pace from the fuel line near the rear wheel. I smelled a strong gas odor and after parking I noticed puddle and dripping new my rear wheel. It was gas. I took it to a service shop and they confirmed that the fuel line was worn and broken.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2018

Key locks in the ignition in the on position and car cuts off while driving.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2018

A faint noise was heard and I pulled the vehicle over to the side of road walked around the entire vehicle looking to see if anything stood out, assessed the tires, engine and nothing appeared to be wrong. I proceeded to get on the ramp on and as I went through the toll booth driving around 40 mph, the car accelerated to a speed of about 87 mph, the steering could not be controlled it was almost as if it was in a locked position. Once the vehicle took off at the high speed, it then came almost to a complete stop. The sound of the engine was revving but the speed was not supporting the sound. I proceeded to brake, use the accelerator and was going back and forth between the two functions but neither would work. Scared to go into the flow of heavy traffic, I placed the vehicle in neutral which allowed me to roll down the ramp and onto the shoulder. I then turned the vehicle off and let it sit and attempted to turn it back on to remove it more out of the driving lane, but the vehicle would not move.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2016

I got my car in 2011 took my car into shop because smog is not passing now I was told need new motor after 5yrs at 5000. 00.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2014

After driving several hours, came to a road construction area and stopped for a couple of minutes and the engine began to stumble and eventually died after a minute or so. After setting still with the engine and ignition off, the car started back up and went on down the road without any further incident.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2013

My steering wheel locked and could not move my car, and I hit a poll and damaged my right side of my car.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2012

I went to a meeting and when I parked and tried to turn the car off, it wouldn't let me turn it off. I am a female and didn't know what to do , so I had to call my husband and he came and had to disconnect the battery so it would shut off. Then we had to call a wrecker service and have it towed to a dealership to have it repaired.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2011

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.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2011

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.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2011

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.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the contact was able to start the vehicle with reduced power. The vehicle would not accelerate past 40 mph with the reduced engine power warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired or taken to the dealer for repairs. In addition, the contact stated that when driving 45 mph and up, there was a very high noise level in the interior cabin. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was designed to exhibit the noise. The current and failure mileage was 1,300.


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