2006 Chevrolet HHR: brake failure

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MO · crash

All electronic shut off no brakes no steering wound up in the ditch key would not turn to the off posiposition.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Transmission · 90,100 miles · GA

When starting from a stopped position in a signal controlled left turn lane, the clutch was depressed as usual. This time it made a popping noise and the pedal went to the floor, rendering the car inoperable. The driver was left stranded in the middle of a roadway. Fortunately, this happened in a light traffic area, but could have easily occurred on the freeway or when attempting to pass another vehicle. The mechanic found the clutch master cylinder had broken out of the firewall and repaired it as best he could without pulling the engine. He stated that he discovered some reports of chevrolet having similar issues in this and other products; however, the dealer where we purchased the vehicle had no knowledge.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 106,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brakes was depressed and the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. The failure caused the driver to crash into another vehicle from the rear. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the driver was injured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and deemed as destroyed. The police stated that the air bags should have deployed and the insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Brakes, Visibility · 14,300 miles · OH

My brakes shimmied/ vibrated badly when my hhr had 14300 miles, ferris chevrolet dealership turned, ground, the rotors to repair the problem on 07/30/07 at the same time the heater/AC fan switch was repaired on 9/28/08 with 28365 miles on my hhr the same problem was repaired at the dealership, the brakes should not shimmy and need repairing every 14000 miles, this need to be corrected with new improved rotors before their is a total brake failure we plan on keeping this car for a long time, who is going to pay to fix this!at the same time the heater/AC fan switch was repaired and the fan motor was replaced, we were told water leaks on the fan, we have had water leak thru the heater vents before.

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Brakes · 2,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. While driving 50 MPH on a misty day the contact experienced brake failure while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact began pumping the brakes, but the vehicle remained in motion. The contact veered off the road and the vehicle stopped automatically. This was not the first time the contact's vehicle had brake failure. The vehicle was brought to the dealer on two separate occasions. On one occasion, the dealer filed the rotors down and turned them. The contact has possession of all repair orders. The failure mileage was 2,000.*ak the rotors were surfaced. Updated 05/04/07.

Filed Jan 24, 2007 · Brakes · 5,450 miles · KY

2006 hhr 2lt with 5000+ miles had near miss when brakes failed while traveling at about 45 MPH, I attempted to gently brake for a truck turning 6-7 cars ahead of me. I heard a loud grinding noise that reminded me of plastic gear teeth turning the wrong direction. My pedal would not depress and the car would not even slow. Reflexively, I pumped the brake to see if the ABS had just locked up. The brake pedal felt like it was locked in the up position. Luckily I had been about 6-7 car lengths behind and by the time I got up in his rear, my brake pedal released a little (still with resistance) and I was able to slow enough not to hit him as he turned. I had to avoid him by veering to the left to drive around him. The brake seemed to release several seconds later after completely removing my foot from the pedal and coasting. My auto dealer said they took it for a drive and it was braking fine. I??m concerned because they have dismissed this near collision. Additional info: outdoor temp was below 30 in ky. Is possible there was ice on the road, but having lived in both oh and mi I am very familiar with ice and a car's response. Abs did sound like it attempted to engage before the grinding noise, but brake pedal response was not normal. Brakes did not lock up as with icy conditions. Car did not slide. Speed was maintained, despite attempting to depress brake pedal. Pedal didn't move (lower) as it does with normal braking.