Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 4578 | 04/01/2009 | 4578C | 10022806 | Eps/str wheel control fuse (#19) open. *kb updated 10/04/07. *nj updated 8/7/09. *pe | 09/28/2007 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 08-06-04-022 | 04/01/2008 | 080604022A | 10024788 | Intermittent check engine light on, engine power reduced message displayed in dic, dtc p2135 set (inspect engine wiring harness for chafing and recrimp ecm terminals, if necessary). *nj update 8/7/2008. *pe | 05/20/2008 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 070845003 | 09/01/2007 | 10023219 | Intermittent no start/long crank, start then stall, check engine light on, intermittently functioning or inoperative electrical systems, dtc p0442 or p0449 set (inspect ubec and replace connectors as necessary) *nj updated 2/17/10. | 11/02/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/04/2013 | 65000 | ||
| While driving power steering began cutting out and then would come back on after restarting, but eventually failed completely. the car is now very difficult to steer at slow speeds or hard turns. apparently this model has a history with this problem but gm will not cover it. | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 153 | 1 | |
| Dash lights up on message board power steering, it quits work , but will turn manually but hard. cut the car off and start again and it works???? some said it the square fuse gone and to replace it???? *tr | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 153 | ||
| Dash lights up on message board power steering, it quits work , but will turn manually but hard. cut the car off and start again and it works???? some said it the square fuse gone and to replace it???? | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 22590 | 1 | |
| Ignition key stuck in ignition. couldn't remove it. took it to dealer, friendly chevrolet to have them look at it. the chevrolet mechanic found the park lock switch defective on the transmission shifter. the transmission shifter assembly had to be replaced. the service writer said it's a common ocurance on coblt and hhrs. an internet search provided the same results; a common problem with these cars. if you can't get the key out you can't leave your car. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2012 | 22590 | ||
| Ignition key stuck in ignition. couldn't remove it. took it to dealer, friendly chevrolet to have them look at it. the chevrolet mechanic found the park lock switch defective on the transmission shifter. the transmission shifter assembly had to be replaced. the service writer said it's a common ocurance on coblt and hhrs. an internet search provided the same results; a common problem with these cars. if you can't get the key out you can't leave your car. | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle various times in order to remove the key. the failure occured intermittently but had become progressively worse with time. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000. pmb | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 53000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. while parked the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle various times in order to remove the key. the failure occurs intermittently but had become progressively worse with time. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000. da | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 46900 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the key would not release from the ignition. the contact placed the gear in drive and drove to the dealer. the diagnostic report was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 46,900. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 46900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the key would not release from the ignition. the contact placed the gear in drive and drove to the dealer. the diagnostic report was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 46,900. sm. | |||
| 05/15/2012 | 46900 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition failed. the key could not release from the ignition. the contact place the gear in drive and drove the to the dealer. the diagnostic report was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 46,900. li | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 133000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. the contact also stated that the key would not remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the ignition failure. the mechanic did, however, state that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 133,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/28/2011 | 133000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. the contact also stated that the key would not remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the ignition failure. the mechanic did, however, state that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 133,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 90000 | ||
| The power steering indicator came on and then the power steering went out. i took the car to an auto parts store, a worker there said that chevy had a recall on the cobalt for the same issue, but there is no recall for the chevy hhr. there are other people with this same issue. | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 32600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. while the vehicle was parked the ignition key would not come out of the ignition lock. he stated he released the key from the ignition lock with a switch underneath the steering column. he stated the failure happened only once. he called the manufacture and they referred him to the dealer. the dealer replaced the shifter assembly. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 32,600 and the current mileage was 32,700. vwb | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Driving 2007 chevy hhr car completely quits running - stalls in traffic. it has occurred at least 5 times on side streets and in 40 mph traffic - very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| While working on my car and cleaning i discovered i am driving a bomb. the battery is located in the spare tire compartment directly over the gas tank a rear end collision would set off an immediate fire or exlplosion from an electrical short, spark, or battery explosion, should the gas tank or any connections to be broken. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the key fails to release from the ignition unless a button under the steering wheel is touched. the contact also hears a strange noise underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. the noise is heard each morning, when driving over bumps, and after the vehicle has been parked for days. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 50,000. | |||
| 09/06/2008 | 48000 | 1 | |
| The chevy hhr should be recalled i will right to my congressman, new paper my senator and everyone else until you recall the chevy hhr for cutting off for no apparent reason while driving, i almost got into an accident while driving and my car shut off when passing over a bump, or driving in front of a truck and it just shutting off, it has shut off approx 28 times and still going strong and no one wants to do anything not even gm and other gm owners have the same problem corroded plugs, faulty remote controls key fob battery low, gear shift had to be change, does some have to die for help or be mauled in a accident. when are you going to do something. gm don't car the dealer says i was sold a demo car but it was a rental car. they lie, white chevrolet in roanoke rapids nc they need to buy the car back and reimburse me for the headaches and inconvenience. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 3700 | 3 | 07/20/2007 |
| Car still has paper tags, had 3k miles and it just stopped working the traction control light came on, engine would not idle and ran rough. we took it to the dealer who said a crank sensor went out, it took four days to get the part in and they have replaced it. we will see ho it goes! *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/23/2012 | 138000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the steering wheel would become difficult to turn and the key would become lodged in the ignition. the dealer repaired the failure by replacing the ignition switch and the power steering pump. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 138,000. | |||
| 02/03/2011 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 chevy hhr and bought it used at a chevrolet dealer in winslow, arizona in 2009. and i've been reading about problems with this car. i've only had the car for almost 2 yrs. my key gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out after i park the car. i noticed the problem last summer and took it to the dealership. they just told me how to get the key out. there was a cover under the steering column and the auto guy showed me the little pin. he told me to push the pin toward the driver window and this will release the key to the off position and the key will then release. it has been occurring more frequently and now it occurs everytime i turn the car off and try to turn the key to the off position. i've read it has to do something with the gear shift. my gear shift also gets locked in the park position. gmc has recalled the 2009 chevy hhr's with this same problem. i think all hhr's should be recalled and fixed for no charge.. this is a very dangerous problem. the traffic safety administration needs to look into this safety problem. thank you for your time in reading this email... *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/29/2008 | 13000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hhr. after being parked in the driveway for more than one day, the vehicle caught fire behind the dashboard. the vehicle was destroyed. there were no warning indicators when the vehicle was driven the previous day. a fire and police report were filed. the contact has pictures available. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 13,000. | |||