general problems of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving. All lights, warnings, and gauges fluctuate back and forth, while the bell inide the car when stared keeps chiming.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. While operating the vehicle, a rattling noise was heard coming from the dashboard of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering shaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Pioneer Chevrolet (1315 pike st, marietta, OH) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

When steering around sharp turns at speed, the steering wheel does not want to return to center when released. Steering is not smooth, feels 'notchy'. Fuse is good. Replacing power steering motor did not repair problem.

While driving my eps power steering went out in my car while the vehicle was in motion on city street it became really hard to control my vehicle I heard clicking coming from under the steering wheel panel also the power steering came active on my dash panel while driving.

Traveling at 30mph power steering went out and car drove over curb & hit fire hydrant. Unable to steer car at all. Cited by police for failure to control.

Steering hard, lack of power steering.

The ecm came on with no warning causing the vehicle to veer off the road to the right and skidding this happened three times in the past year which is scary at best also there is a smell of exhaust and fuel in the cabin.

Before I knew about the recalls, I had an accident that really scared me. I was on my way to pick up my daughter from school. All of a sudden, I steering wheel jerked to the right and locked. I hit a light pole. The impact of the crash should have deployed the airbags, but did not. Seat belts exploded. The cop said I shouldn't be walking and to get this checked out. Since then, I have had two recall repairs and now need another repair. On veterans day, 2014, I was given a car from the vfw and progressive as a part of their "keys to progress program. Since then, the Hhr has been driven maybe 3 times. No one wants to drive it, I don't know what to do, because its just sitting in the driveway. My kids won't drive it either. If you can help me in any way, I would be grateful. I am having trouble making the payments too, because I am going through a divorce.

2011 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle locked up and was at times inoperable.

Steering shakes violently when braking from 45 mph and slower causing the car to try to change position in the lane. There is a noise of something loose in the left front when braking or hitting bumps or on rough roads. Brake pedal pulses. All this happens when driving under normal driving condition. This is an unsafe condition and needs the NHTSA attention.

I have already filed one complaint last month!! have not recieved any reply back by no one. My tcn was fen1-47867. This car is dangerous to be driving, cops have pulled me over several times due to some the problems! all 7 officers gave me their names and badge numbers n they told me if I need to take this to court, they will be n court. . They told me the car needs to be completely fixed or put n a different car and not this same make n model. I have a lil girl and I will do what I have to do to protect her and otger innocent lives round me, if it means I get a lawyer n take this to court. So please do something very soon bout this car!!! ive been saving all complaints ive sent so I will have them for my records in case I need to take further more stronger action to get this car fixed or put me in an ext cab Dodge truck please. I wanted a truck to begin with, but this car was just forced on me or dealer wasnt gonna give me nothing at all. . Thank you, madonna white!!.

Vehicle pulls to the left since the day I bought it, from a dealer who said they would fix it. They tried twice and said everything was up to specs. They said they call it a drift. Well it wants to drift me into the opposite lane. As of 3-12-14 still not fixed.

I bought the Hhr with 12000 miles on it, from a gm dealer. I told them the car pulled to the left, and they said they would fix it. It has been to the dealer twice, and they say everything is within tolerances. Still pulls to the left. Also the right front tire is wearing out, but not the others.

The radio has been going out when I turn the steering wheel. It wouldn't do it when I took it in but then we had the recall of the ignition switch. That was repaired and it's gotten worse. This morning it popped and size led in the dash and thru the radio even after turning the radio and car off. It did start back up but every time I hit a bump the radio may go out. I called chev and they can't get me in until 11/17. This is my only vehicle. Something is wrong with these Hhr electric systems. Somebody needs to find the problem and fix it.

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the steering wheel began pulling to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to correct the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/14/12 the consumer stated after test driving the vehicle, he reported to the salesperson, that the vehicle pulled to the left and something was wrong with the steering. The consumer was informed the problem had been found and corrected. The dealer asked the consumer to drive the vehicle about 1000 miles. When the consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer, they found the alignment was out of specification. The repair was made. However, the consumer continued to experience problems. The vehicle had to be aligned several times. Also, the left front tire sensor was not reading the tire pressure and there was a noise coming from the gear shift or axle. The dealer was unable to detect a noise. Updated 04/10/12.