Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while approaching the locked vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side door had failed to latch securely and was open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 42,495.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear passenger door opened without warning. The contact stated that the door would not close when prompted. In addition, the driver's door experienced the same failure. An unknown Chevrolet dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving at 5 mph, the rear driver side door swung open independently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear door latches were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle shook and vibrated violently. Excessive force needed to be applied to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. When the vehicle drove over a bump in the road, the driver side door handle fractured. The dealer replaced the driver side door handle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the other failures. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.