Electrical Failure Problems of Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR owners have reported 4 problems related to electrical failure (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the HHR.

1 Electrical Failure problem of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 03/26/2012

Opened car door. Sat in seat. Put key in ignition started car. Turned ignition to off to stop motor. Turned key to on (not starting motor) all electrical systems died. Had no access to rear hatch to check battery (electric latch release). Could not remove key from ignition in off position. From what I have been reading on line this is a common known issue that Chevrolet is aware of and had already has a replacement part for. Went back to the car on 03/27/2012 to remove personal items prior to a tow to dealership. Tried starting the car. It started up ok. Drove the car to the dealer and left it there over night for early bird service. Called this morning, 03/28/2012 and was told by the service associate that the vehicle would not start ans the electrical system was dead when they went to move it. Service department called me ay 3pm to let me know that my assessment of the bad ignition cylinder was correct and what the charges would be.

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2 Electrical Failure problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 06/24/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled several times and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the failure was electrical, but was not able to locate the exact area were the electrical failure originated. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure and current mileages were 50,000.

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3 Electrical Failure problem of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 12/26/2009

2008 chevy Hhr, stall 5 times, electrical system failed, no hazard light to warned other drivers of vehicle present.

4 Electrical Failure problem of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 11/08/2008

Chevy Hhr 2008 - complete electrical failure while attempting to enter traffic from home depot parking lot. Couldn't unlock doors or window to escape vehicle. Called 911 fairfield CT, fire dept responded to open vehicle. Trapped inside for 15 minutes. Problem with car's fuse box, cutting off all electrical power just 10 minutes earlier traveling at 60 mph on I-95.


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