general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

14 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2011 HHR.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2018

The engine began a random misfire problem, p0300 code. I got the throttle body changed out, now the car revs higher every time I start it. It gives itself fuel in reverse and drive, with no help from the gas pedal. It is unsafe.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2018

I was driving down the interstate at about 70 mph, when I began to get the messages service esc esc off, traction control of, engine reduced power and not to mention all my lights lit up like a christmas tree. Also when all of this started to happen my vehicle jerks reduced speed drastically and was shaking vigorously I hurry up and exited the interstate and turned off my vehicle I waited a few minutes and the vehicle started right up 3 miles or so down the road the exact same thing happened only this time I was turning unto a busy intersection and I was left stranded in the middle of the street because the car would not budge I had to end up getting it towed. This is something that it's very dangerous and if I would have had my kids with me I wouldn't be as calm as I am now. I am livid and outraged as to why this has not been recalled. How many complaints does it take until this type of situation gets addressed the way it needs to? now haven't spent over $600 my problem still exists but only now my vehicle is inoperable and parked. Please someone give us answers the correct answers the answers we've all been searching for and do the right thing.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2017

Car was struggling to start, when it did , it wouldn't go over 20mph, went to store, came out , it would start. Had it towed to the shop, engine crack and from that cracking it broke other stuff. I owe 3700. On the car and to fix it is 3200. 00 sadly I do t have the money. No care, no way to get to work. Car was sitting in parking lot of our local save a lot.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2016

While driving the car engine light appeared, I had it towed to the Chevrolet dealer near me, in rockaway, NJ. They reported that the charge would be over one thousand dollars, and there is a recall.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2015

I was driving a freeway speeds when the engine suddenly went into limp home mode. I received the following dash indications - service esc, traction off, reduced engine power. Upon further inspection we found a failed accelerator position sensor and we had the following trouble codes stored in the computer: p2135 Chevrolet - throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'a'/'b' voltage correlation replaced the accelerator position sensor and gas pedal assembly, at this point the car seems fine. I have the failed part.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2014

I was driving 55mph when my reduced power light came on and my car wouldn't go over 40 mph with my gas pedal all the way to the floor. The next day pulled the battery cable and let it reset. Drove fine for 3 miles and then did the same thing. Reduced power came on and wouldn't go over 40mph. Very dangerous when driving on the highway and your car suddenly slows down and there are cars behind you and you can't get over!.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2014

I work two jobs just bought my 2011 chevy Hhr just over a year ago and started getting reduced engine power light and then lose power and have trouble going over 20 struggles to get to 40 mph I have 3 young children that ride with me and there safety is numbe one and if I can't trust my new vehicle then how can I trust chevy.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact had to recharge the battery in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unavailable.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2014

While driving on dry even pavement the esc light/system kicked in on my 2011 Hhr causing loss of control of the throttle and brakes. Luckily, no other cars or pedestrians were near me or there could have been an accident. The car was undriveable until the ignition this turned completely off and on again. I had it checked and no error codes were stored on the ecm/bcm. This is a very dangerous problem!! this is the second time it happened to me and I may not be so lucky the next time!.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact noticed a leak of hot air/liquid under the dashboard coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact was burned from the hot water leakage. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal swoosh noise when making turns, which created a hot mist inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2014

On Wednesday 3/19/2014 I was foced to purchase this Hhr that I didnt want. I drove off orr lot n it was pulling to the left bad, n was jumpin all over the road. I told orr bout it next day, n was told im stuck wit the car. Kept getn pulled over by police, on Monday 4/30/14 sheriff pulled me over cause car nearly went into ditch, he told me n my bf that this car is a road hazard n dangerous, for the manufacture to fix the the problem or put me n another vihicle. Took it back to orr n they wldnt even look at it!! I ha, so he got a truck. Ve a 3 yr old lil girl n if we have accident, someone will pay! the right front tire is wore on side only, front pops, motor shakes, and u can smell foul fumes comin n car. I wanted a Dodge truck, not the Hhr cause I knew something was wrong wit the Hhr, my uncle done the same thing n it never cld b fixed, so he got a truck. This needs to b fixed or put me n a truck, if have accident, there will b trouble. Theres too much wrong wit this car, it needs to b totally recalled in my opinion, or lawsuits b piling up!! thank u n please respond ASAP, my lil girl life cant b replaced, or n e one elses life either.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2012

Key binds in ignition, engine will sometimes continue to run after key is removed from ignition, sometimes key binds and unable to start car, dealer states unable to duplicate this issue and will not repair.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact noticed the esc warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly the speed decreased and the abs began to activate. In addition, the vehicle surged forward with excessive vibration. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to detect a trouble code. The failure occurred six times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer whenever the failure occurred. The repairs performed on the vehicle consisted of recalibrating the steering sensor and replacing the yaw sensor. The electronic brake control model was also replaced. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,658.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

Unknown type of fumes entering drivers compartment, appears to be at start up and while driving with the fan turned on. Need to open both front windows an inch or two when fan is running.



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