2007 Chevrolet HHR: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · IL

Metal fuel lines in rear left of vehicle leaked profusely due to rusting out. Car stalled and had to tow home. Had to replace line with rubber fuel hose. Noticed strong smell of gas but I assumed it was because I was near a gas station. It happened near pershing and rockwell in chicago and I had just leaft my house which was 2 blocks away.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 70,000 miles · NM · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled and caused the contact to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back and both legs, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received two notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact believed both of these recalls were related to the failure that caused the crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · GA

The headlights turned off while driving the vehicle. The running daylights and high-beams are still operable but the low-beam lights are inoperable. Replacing the bulbs did not remedy the problem. I am told this has occurred in other chevrolet models but the hhr is still not included in the recent recall. At the same time of this incident the radio and speakers became inoperable as well leading me to believe this could be an electrical issue.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and was concerned that the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition and the vehicle restarted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 42,990 miles · MT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact crashed into a retaining wall and another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact securely. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the doors could not be unlocked. The contact became trapped in the vehicle. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact sustained injuries to the knee, chest and arm. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,990. Kmj

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Electrical, Suspension · 50,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the strut assemblies failed on the vehicle. During the failure, the contact heard an intermittent loud noise near the front of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle stalled while turning at an unknown speed. The dealer stated that the front strut assemblies needed to be replaced for the fourth time. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/4/2014

Filed Jun 14, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 55,000 miles · CA

We purchased this vehicle used in late 2009 with approximately 30000 miles. A couple years into ownership the car engine began shutting off while driving unexpectedly, 4 times during left hand turns where we were turning into parking lots or driving over a dip in the road. Once over a pothole. It's very scary , left hand turns are dangerous maneuvers anyways , let alone having your car stall while doing it. These incidents occurred before we ever heard of recall. We received the notices in the mail , but parts were not available and the dealer is clearly overwhelmed and annoyed. Our first contact was incredibly rude and put my husband on hold for twenty minutes and then basically said don't call us we will call you and hung up on him.. In may the power steering issue happened while I was driving on the freeway traveling 65mph on a freeway curve during heavy winds . The chime sound was followed by the error message and I became very afraid and the car was very hard to steer. I finally got to shoulder after completely panicking because I did not understand what happened. The car will resume normal operation after turning off for a period and restarting, but it's just a matter of time till it happens again. The recall on the steering is not being covered because my model year is not included in recall even though gm is covering it in other 2007???? Makes no sense. I'm told that they are extending lifetime warranty to original owner but most of these model years are already in resale market so we are excluded, so I guess this will fall on our pockets. . I am very annoyed and I refuse to drive my kids around in this death trap anymore. I asked for loaner finally. I'm done with this thing.

Filed May 20, 2014 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH into a parking space the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the vehicle it began to function as designed; however, the failure recurred. In both instances the contact was making a right turn and driving at slow speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. The fuel pump was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Engine · OK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the side of the roadway and sustained injuries to the neck and shoulders. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer and the manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · MI

The power steering turns off while driving. It makes the car extremely difficult to steer and maneuver. Turning the engine off, resets the module and it will work for a bit. There is a click just before it goes out. Twice the click occur has occurred while turning a corner. In both instances the engine turned off. No warning, except a click, and then no ability to drive the car, because it has completely shut off. I have complained to the dealer for several months. They tell me there are no issues, but now they issue a recall for power steering. My vehicle year is not within the recall. I do not understand why a car shutting off while driving is not an issue. It was very concerning for me. It is extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle when the power steering shuts off, but impossible when it stalls in a turn.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 51,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the engine stalled and could not be restarted. The failure was recurring. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure after 24 days and the manufacturer installed a computer board in the vehicle to register any failure codes but to no avail. The failure persisted. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the vehicle was not serviced per the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000...updated 04-24-14