Car Will Not Start Problems of Chevrolet HHR

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not start and a burning type odor was present inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 26,000. Jft.

See all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR 🔎.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The contact stated that the ignition key failed to go into the off position as the check engine warning light illuminated. After the ignition key was moved to the off position, the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the following day, the vehicle failed to start as the service air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Ss.

See all problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR 🔎.

2008 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle would not start, the shifter would not engage and ignition issues.

See all problems of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR 🔎.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition and other vehicle problems. The consumer stated on one occasion, the vehicle would not start. The ignition switch was replaced. A few later, the consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off. The consumer is still having problems with the ignition switch.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that after the vehicle being serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system), the engine failed to start after several attempts and that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Letter from senator rubio on behalf of constituent regarding issues with his 2006 Chevrolet Hhr; he is seeking reimbursement for the lost billing time and repairs associated with the recall of the Hhr Chevrolet; attn: jason teaman. The consumer stated he encountered multiple problems with the vehicle, ever since it was purchased. Many of the problems were related to the faulty ignition switch, where the key would not come out of the ignition, when the engine was turned off, or the vehicle would not start at all. There were electrical problems with the radio, where it would turn on by itself. Also, the lights and windows did not work.

See all problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR 🔎.

When notified regarding the recall of the vehicle in April, I contacted the local Chevrolet dealer in upland California and ordered the necessary parts to repair the vehicle. I was told that the parts would in in the dealership within two months. Calling the dealer in may, I was told that the parts had not come in yet. Yesterday the car would not start due to the ignition switch. The car was towed to the mountain view Chevrolet in upland, where I was informed that they had no record of the parts being ordered, and that it would take two months to get the parts. I called Chevrolet customer service and was told that recall parts could not be expedited. It means I have to wait two more months to drive the car again.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 124,509.

Had the new key ingnition system put in a week ago and got two new keys. Under recall notice . Was shopping shut car off and car would not start again call for service and was told car would not detect new keys now, car back at dealers. To find out why it failed after only a week, dealer said didn't know why new system failed. Has to talk to gm.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was jump-started and resumed normally. The failure only recurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage and VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was informed that the part for NHTSA campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle could not be started. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was told that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that if the housing was damaged, that would also have to be replaced and the keys would have to be reprogrammed. The front wheels on the vehicle had also seized abnormally. The failure and the current mileages were 43,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer states several problems with vehicle the consumer stated his sons vehicle had a severe shimmy in the steering wheel and became progressively worse when the brake was applied. The pads and rotors were replaced twice and the third time the rotors were machined, but the problem continued. There was also a strange noise coming from the front suspension, but the dealer was unable to pinpoint the problem. At 42,000 miles the air condition made a loud screeching noise for 2 minutes, then stopped working. At 68,000 miles, a metal skid plate had fallen from underneath the vehicle. Soon after, the exhaust was very loud. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop and the consumer was informed the catalytic converter had cracked. The vehicle lost power and a cylinder had to be replaced, the check engine light would come on and then go off, the temperature gauge did not work, so the air condition only worked if the check engine light was off. The door locks did not work, the radio worked intermittently, the sun visor would fall down at random times. There were times when the vehicle would not start. The consumer stated even with an alignment, new struts, shocks and good tires, the vehicle continually pulled to the right.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the rear fuse box and fuel pump were replaced. The failure persisted after the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition. In addition, the steering wheel and gear shift would lock. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The manufacturer stated that the failure was a common issue with her model vehicle; however, there were no recalls. General motors advised the contact to drive into a parking spot in a straight position and ensure that the wheels were also straight. Afterwards, the contact was informed to wiggle the key. After ten minutes, she was able to remove the key from the ignition, but the vehicle would not start once she inserted the key again. The failure mileage was 11,377 and current mileage was 24,000. Updated 8/18/09 the dealer replaced the ignition lock cylinder. Updated 08/21/09.

I bought this car in June of 2008. It has been in the shop 17 times with electrical problems the brakes have quite working came to a stop sign and they went to the floor the car has shut off several times going down the road and when it rains really hard the car will not start it drains my brand new battery I got the car from bob steel Chevrolet in cocca FL they kept telling me there was nothing they could do I called a lawyer and gm motors decided to give me 10% of the car and they never fixed the car this it the 4th battery because it is draining them so much there no good gm motors told me they were going to label the car as a lemon but because I bought it used they weren't going to buy it back they also told me that the 2007 had the same problem but because this was a 2008 and no other problems with this model to just deal with it I don't know what lest to do please help.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 20 mph over a hole or dip in the road, the entire vehicle stalled and shut off. The weather was not a factor. The stalling occurred at least three times within one week. The vehicle cannot be restarted once it shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer does not know the cause of the failure or the remedy. The failure mileage was 53,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was having several issues with the cam sensor, wheels, a broken hub bearing, bent rotors and an issue with removing the key from the ignition, due to the shift cable not staying secured. The check engine light illuminated, the inside driver door handle would not open the door, the passenger side back would not stay secured. Updated 06/25/08.

One day the radio would not change stations, I used the control on the steering wheel and radio turned up all the way and would not turn down until I pulled over and shut the car off. Took the car to dealer they tested and ordered a new radio. Not installed yet. A few days later the interior lights got real dim and would not get brighter unless I turned the auto lights off. This happened several times. About a week later,went out to start the car it would not start and the key got stuck in the ignition, called roadside assistance they jumped it and took it to dealer who said it was a loose ground. The radio quit working all together. Two days later it would not start again so I jumped it and it started. The radio started working as I was driving down the road. Four days later car would not start and we called roadside assistance again. They came and jumped it and towed it to dealer again where it is now.