While driving at 20 MPH the oil pump went which through the whole engine off bent the vales which caused the chain to skip over the cams always kept the oil changed up keep was always good only 138.000 miles never buy chevy again.
2008 Chevrolet HHR engine complaints
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Was at a stop sign and went to cross the highway got halfway across and relied the car was slowing down looked at dashboard and everything lok normal made it across highway safely and pulled over engine was not running put car in park and restarted the car proceeded home to find the doors would not lock with interior buttons or remote the remote will turn on the alarm you can manually lock the doors but you can't lock the hatch update 9/15/15
I took the car into the shop on 11/15/14 because of a loud exhaust sound. The mechanic advised the flex pipe was leaking and the flex pipe and catalytic converters (2) would need to be replaced. The cost is estimated at about $900. If the car is in idol, the exhaust seeps into the car and could cause carbon monoxide poisoning and death, if the windows are not cracked to allow for ventilation. Unfortunately, we cannot afford this repair at this time. The car is 6 years old and should not be falling apart piece by piece as it has been over the last couple of years. This part should be recalled, or should I say the entire car, b/c it has had so many recalls in the last couple of years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled and the windshield wiper activated independently. The contact mentioned that whenever any of the electrical components were turned on the vehicle would automatically turn off. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated on its own and the engine stalled intermittently. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and able to be restarted. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. Updated 10/22/14*cn updated 08/28/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the doors inside the vehicle could not be opened. As a result, the contact was locked inside the vehicle. The automatic lock button had to be pressed numerous times in order to open the doors. The dealer repaired the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,663. The consumer stated the body and trim were defective, due to the door locks getting stuck half way and the doors would not unlock, the electrical system was also defective, as the radio and cd player were inoperative, and the engine would not start at times. Updated 09/17/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware. Of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 51,000...updated 08-28-14
Around april my car started to have a hard time accelerating. A warning cane on the dash that read "loosing enginepower" or words to that effect. When I would brake my car would shake. When I would drive at about 35 my car steering wheel would start b to shake and was hard to control. I took it to my local chevy dealership where I had the oil change, all four breaks replaced, the tech took a ride with me to hear and feel what my car had been doing. He said he didn't know what it was but ran a diagnostic on it and it said multiple things maybe wrong with, such as the fuel injector, the turbo had came up and a fuel regulator and the electrical system. I asked if it was safe to drive and they insured me it was. My car continued to make all these sounds and struggled to accelerate and the breaks were still slipping. On april 17th I was driving on my son's field trip and suddenly my car started to lose power. I pulled over to side of the interstate at the truck stop. I turned my car off and oil was every where. I had my car towed to the local dealership where I purchased the car. They said the timing chain had broke, causing major damage to my engine. I will have to replace my engine. Had my car been properly diagnosed, this could have been prevented. I am now out I found a vehicle due to this misdiagnosis. I have had this car for almost 2 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, crashing into an embankment. A police report was not filed and the driver sustained a shoulder injury. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving 20 MPH, the contact drove over a pothole and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 111,098.
Exhaust fumes coming into cabin when heater is turned on. Caused by faulty, cracked flex joint on downpipe, connected to exhaust manifold. Have to ride with windows cracked for fresh air. Gm refused to repair. Stated outside 80,000 mile emissions warranty. Car has 82,419 miles.
I purchased a 2008 chevrolet hhr in may of 2009. The vehicle has overheated 4 times in a year. The radiator and cylinder heads have been replaced and I can not be guaranteed that is will not happen again by the dealership. They have admitted it is an unseen situation, but they are unable to resolve the issue.
I also own a 2008 chevy hhr lt that is loaded. I purchased this vehicle brand new and currently have 39,000 miles on it. I have had nothing but trouble with this vehicle. I have had all of the following problems and gm replaced some of them. Gm installed a new intermediate steering column, drag links,turned rotors 4 times and right side upper ball joint. After the warranty expired, the brakes once again went to hell in a hand basket. I ordered a set of racing rotors and ceramic brakes, this cured the brake problem. At 37,000 miles, the check engine light came on and I had it checked out and it was the cam sensor. I replaced the sensor and reset the light and it did not fix the problem. I really like the vehicle, but gm needs to do their homework and do more research and development.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. When attempting to apply pressure to the brake pedal at 15 MPH, the vehicle would not stop and stalled simultaneously without warning. The contact crashed into another vehicle and was towed to the dealer. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure has not been identified. He has a copy of the police report. The failure and current mileages were 8,000. Updated 03/23/09. *lj the consumer stated the engine failed right before the brakes were applied. Updated 03/24/09.
2008 chevy hhr with a burning hair odor intermittently. Consumer states that the vehicle also stopped running. She states that when it shut off he had no brakes or steering. *kb the consumer also stated there was a problem with the speakers.
Car stalls while turning, it has been back to the dealership many times they can't find duplicate or fix the problem and have not given me a loaner car.
My brand new chevy hhr will allow rocks and road debris to ruin the radiator and the A/C condenser then they will not fix under warranty. This car will keep having this problem, I cant keep buying 600 dollar radiators every 3 months.
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