Warning Light On Problems of Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR owners have reported 28 problems related to warning light on (under the air bag 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 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 08/07/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the rear hatch door would erroneously opened and would not remain securely closed. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted or notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 220,000.

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2 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/04/2018

For approximately 6 months when I start my 2009 chevy Hhr panel, the air bag warning light comes on. It does not go out while driving. The warning light does not always come on as it is an intermittent issue. It only comes on at starting never while driving. I am very concern that the air bag is not operating properly. I found that gm did a limited recall on a connector. My vehicle did not come up for a recall.

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3 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 06/11/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 10-25 mph, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering required excessive force to operate. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering torque sensor assembly and eps motor controller unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

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4 Warning Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/12/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the check air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by the dealer. The contact was informed that the front driver and passenger side air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,818.

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5 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 12/13/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he noticed the air bag warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000. Ed.

6 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 11/17/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the rear and side air bags deployed there was no warning lights that illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Ng.

7 Warning Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 11/11/2015

Tl - takata recall - the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the air bag warning light stayed lit for longer than two days with no warning. The skid control warning light stayed lit for several months as well as the brake light. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating randomly in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnosis to determine the failure. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Dyd.

8 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 10/28/2015

I have a 2009 Hhr and I have been having a number of problems the esc and the abs warning lights come at low speeds around 5 to 15 mph and the brakes make a growling noise I drive 80 miles a day back and forth to work in stop and go traffic on the interstate and the turnpike I am afraid I will rear end somebody or worse I don't want to let my wife drive the car because when it occurs she might not know on to react. When I turn the car off and it goes away for a while but comes back. And the service air bag light comes on from time to time when it is raining or heavy dew I had the recall performed on the air bags and it still is happening the passenger air bag display on the dash will come on when there is no one sitting in the passenger seat. The service abs light also comes on at the same time as the esc and the traction control light I don't feel safe I have 179,000 miles on the car the electrical system in this car has a major problem and it needs to be addressed by gm before more people are hurt or killed as I have read in other comments I don't want to take it to the dealer and just go thru the remove and replace tango trying to get lucky and fix the problem or play car doctor and treat the symptoms and not address the malady.

9 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/28/2015

I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden the service airbag warning light came on as well as the warning chime. I purchased the car used in August 2013, and soon after getting it the very same warning came on. I went back to the dealer and they had it sent to a local gm dealer to be fixed. I purchased the car from a Dodge and Subaru dealer and they were not able to do the repair. I was shown the repair paperwork stating that a faulty airbag sensor was replaced. Well just last week the very same thing happened again. The service airbag light comes on then goes off sometimes after only a few seconds. Then another warning light went on stating faulty air pressure sensor. The check engine light is on as well so I'm wondering if there is some type of electrical gremlin in the car. This is extremely frustrating because I like the car but all of these stupid little issues make me want to trade it in, and never buy anything made by gm ever again.

10 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 04/02/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the esc warning light and the air bag warning light randomly flashed. The contact also noticed that as the failure progressed the warning lights stayed lit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs and the contact was waiting for the completion of the repairs for NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v153000 (steering). The dealer did not say if they would diagnose the air bag and esc failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

11 Warning Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 03/25/2015

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.

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12 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 12/10/2014

My air bag warning light has gone on and off over several weeks. Dealer cannot diagnosis the issue because it is not been on when I bring it ind.

13 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 08/16/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was shifted to park in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

14 Warning Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 01/02/2014

Merging into traffic car stopped in front of me I pressed the brakes and the rental just continue to slide into the car causing rear end accident warning lights in dash control traction service and engine service soon low oils lights loud noise from brakes loins noise from underparts.

15 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 10/28/2013

For no apparent reason the "service air bag" warning light comes on. Occurs while smoothly traveling at 60 mph on I-70. Cannot get light to go off or reset. Vehicle has never been hit, bumped or jolted. Web posts indicate this is a common Hhr problem. Gm needs or to make this right.

16 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 09/16/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 40mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering was out. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The failure mileage was 96000. Ss.

17 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 03/21/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the air bag light warning light would illuminate constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who ran a diagnostic test but was unable to determine a failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,900 and the current mileage was 37,159.

18 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 02/12/2013

Air bag needs service warning light came on intermitenly over several months! scan diagnosed a problem with a connector (part# 013580234) was defective. Cost to repair $231. 01 06/14/2013.

19 Warning Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 12/27/2012

Air bag warning light constantly coming on, had it fixed in October 2012, after arguing with the dealer that it should be covered under the warranty. 2 months later the light is back on. ## VIN failed ##.

20 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 03/07/2012

Shortly after we purchased our 2009 Hhr we received a air bag warning light. It was resolved however we have had three additional problems with air bag lights coming on including one that we were charged for repair. Then we learned that our car was on a national air bag recall and took it to a chevy dealer for repair. Dealer has been unable to get the light to turn off and have been told it is a sensor but they can't find which one is the problem. The dealer is priority Chevrolet in chesapeake. We are very worried about this problem especially since our history of problems with this issue. As of today 5/31/2015 we are still in same position with air bag warning light stuck on. We want to sell this lemon but no one will buy it with that light on.

21 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 11/08/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light would illuminate whether a passenger was occupying the seat or not. On a separate occasion while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist failed. The contact merged to the shoulder, powered off the vehicle and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to be inspected for the power steering assist failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v046000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

22 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 07/17/2011

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was driving 50 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed there was a loose connection with the air bags. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,665 and current mileage was 62,138. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/21/11.

23 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions. The front passenger's seat inflater harness connectors were cleaned, taped and lubricated each time. The technician informed the contact that the air bags were inoperable whenever the warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 21,297.

24 Warning Light On problem of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 05/10/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month but the dealer was unable to determine the failure or why the warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

25 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 07/28/2010

7/10 - center console lights inop. Dealer replaced internally shorted relay. Warranty 11/10 - engine would not crank/service airbag & power steering msg on dic. Dealer towed in, replaced starter and found loss of comm w/ bcm due to internal short. Dealer replaced bcm. Warranty 12/10 - engine turns over wont start. Dealer towed in, found power train relay open. Replaced relay. Warranty 4/11 - service airbag light. Dealer found open circuit at passenger front airbag. Reconnector connector added dielectrical grease. Stabilitrack light does not come on (ever). Was told system is okay, some models don't have warning lights. (go figure, will not return to that dealer) warranty 2/12 - service airbag light. Comes on and goes out 3 - 4 times during first 15 minutes of driving first trip of the day. Happens 90% of the time. If I can find a dealer I can trust I will have them check this and the stabilitrack problem. Mileage is now 63,000.

26 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 07/01/2010

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the turn signal lights were inoperable and would not illuminate when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the vehicle was operating as normal. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and he was told by the dealer that the air bags would not function in the event of a crash until they were repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred one year later. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. Kmj.

27 Warning Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 05/09/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that when any electrical devices such as a cellular phone, charger, I-pad or computer were placed in the front passenger seat, the air bag off warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed him that there could be no electrical devices placed in the front passenger seat, as it would interfere with the air bag sensor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

28 Warning Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Failure Date: 03/01/2007

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was exciting the vehicle when the interior driver's side door handle detached. The contact also stated that on a separate occasion while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the front end of the vehicle would shake abnormally when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that inside door assembly failed and needed to be replaced along with both side front rotors. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v046000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 89,000. Kmj.



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