2007 Chevrolet HHR: won't start

Filed Jul 24, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house picked up the hhr and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016. On 07/11 I moved it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors. Update....7/13 another new battery. Started 7/13 - 7/22. 7/23 key fob woudln't even open doors. Vehicle wouldn't start and key locked in the ignition again. I want g.m. To buy this piece of crap hhr back. The only satisfaction I will accept. Finalized and non negotiable. I want my money back!

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Electrical · 63,223 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage of 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and the dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house to pick up the vehicle and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016 without notification just left in the driveway with keys and service invoice inside vehicle. On 07/11 I moved about it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage before storm hit and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors this morning. Update..it was the bcm. Dealership failed to disconnect battery while waiting for repair parts and killed a brand new battery. Battery replaced 7/13 still starting 7/18

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · RI

Power steering suddenly stops working and indicator light on dashboard says power steering- this happens intermittently while driving. Most of the time shutting of the vehicle and then restarting it will get the power steering working again for a short time. After driving the vehicle or allowing it to idle in the driveway then turning it off it will not start again for a minimum of 1 hour. While driving -slowing down to make a left hand turn- the engine has abruptly shut off and not immediately restarted. This is an extremely unsafe vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage of 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and the dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house to pick up the vehicle and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016 without notification just left in the driveway with keys and service invoice inside vehicle. On 07/11 I moved about it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage before storm hit and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors this morning. Apparently problem was not the bcm. Called dealership this morning and they are coming back today to pick it up. Gm should replace this hhr with one that is operable.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Electrical · 63,200 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage of 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and the dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house to pick up the vehicle and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor.

Filed May 22, 2016 · Steering · IN

As I was driving my speedometer started jumping and my power steering light came on. Pulled my car over turned it off would not start back up .. Sat there for awhile turned back on and driving again the power steering came on . L replaced my power steering fuse last month because of that.

Filed Mar 12, 2015 · Electrical · MI

2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated on one occasion, the vehicle would not start. The ignition switch was replaced. A few later, the consumer was unable to turn the vehicle off. The consumer is still having problems with the ignition switch.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · IL

I got a oil change an then went home parked my car an everything was fine at 3:25pm I went to my car and got in I put the key in the ignition an it wouldnt start at all I then tried to take the key out an it would come out at all I then knew somthing was wrong.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Engine · 90,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated three months after purchasing the vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where she was advised they were unable to make repairs. The vehicle was then towed to a different repair facility where the mechanic advised the ignition would need to be reprogrammed. She would also need a new key that would also have to be reprogrammed. The repairs were completed at the contact's expense. On her drive home, the contact smelled something burning and there was a loud pop. She was able to make it to her residence and when inspecting the vehicle, she found that the engine fan had been tampered with. The dealer advised that both the fan and radiator would need to be replaced at her expense. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The current mileage was approximately 90,100.