2008 Chevrolet HHR: adaptive cruise control problems

6 of the 616 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet HHR describe adaptive cruise control problems.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Adaptive cruise control problems by model year

2011
1
2010
3
2009
6
2008
6
2007
3
2006
5

What owners say

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 130,000 miles · NY

Hello, how are you? The traction control warning light stays on and the button cannot turn it off. The engine light stays on and there is a service prompt on the information scroll lcd screen. The cruise control switch lights up but the cruise does not engage when the set button is pressed at any speed, ie, 30mph, 50mph, 55mph etc. The research I read recommends to contact you to help get this vehicle included in an existing recall for the same issues in other gm vehicles with the same equipment. In other words, this vehicle has the same defective equipment as other gm vehicles that have been recalled for repair. Due to the fact that this vehicle has the same defective equipment that was recalled in other gm vehicles I request this vehicle be covered under the same recall and able to be repaired as soon as possible.

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Lights · NJ

All four lights on the 3rd brake light are out and the cruise control is not working

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

For the past few months I noticed my power steering, cruise control being cut off and jerking with my car. But up til the beginning of august my car wouldn't start, it would crank but not start. Come august 18th my car compllife roy won't start. There was a recall on my vehicle and the previous owner took in the car for the recall but now it's acting up again. Multiple time where I loose control of my car and or the car would slow down to the point it felt like I was stopping then it would jerk. I thought the dealership could fix this but they can not, gm, rigth way and etc are not helping. I'm terrified my car won't work and also it'll be dangerous to drive.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 85,000 miles · IL

My brake lights stay on all the time. I replaced the brake positioning sensor. It is under my impression that many people have problems with this. I think the fix is running a ground cable to the car's computer. I also cannot use my temperature gauge and cruise control. Please email me at your convenience at [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 10, 2017 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving 70 MPH the cruise control would not engage when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 06/29/17*lj updated 09/21/2017

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 52,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While the vehicle was traveling 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged the vehicle suddenly shut off, causing the contact to coast the vehicle to a stop. Also in a separate incident , while the contact was attempting to make a u-turn traveling at a speed of 8 MPH he noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard. Moments later the power steering no longer functioned. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for both incidents where the contact was informed that neither failure could be reproduced. The failure mileage was 52000 and the current mileage is 56000.