2008 Chevrolet HHR transmission problems

Filed Jul 10, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 130,000 miles · MI

The fuel line on my vehicle developed a leak at the left rear tire. I had to buy and install an aftermarket fuel line kit. I found that the metal fuel line has rusted through. When removing the old fuel line the purge line broke open at a rusty area. These two lines and a brake line run through a tubular knitted heat shield in this area. The heat shield had collected dirt and salt and was damp on a dry day when I was working on the line replacement. Poor design.

Filed May 26, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 95,623 miles · WA

While driving on the major roadway in 5:00 traffic after work and while stopped to go forward in the car wash the power steering light gave a warning then dis engaged and steering was almost impossible. I read the owners manual and it said to turn the car back on and turn the wheel a couple times then the steering was ok to get me home I am afraid to drive it now ,in checking the website this is a known issue. Can you help me please?!

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 43,000 miles · SC

While driving my hhr ss a service ESC message appeared in the dic along with a chime like the dinging of no seat belt. Then a power steering message came after that. When this happens my steering wheel locks up and is hard to turn. I have heard that some of these steering columns have been recalled! Why not the hhr ss!! I have been told that it is the angle position sensor and the entire steering column has to be replaced! When this first accurd my vehicle did have a warranty but they said that because it was deemed an angle position sensor that warranty would not cover it even though the whole steering column has to be replace because of it being a ss. This is a major problem that I have seen alot of hhr owners are having and this should be recalled!

Filed Dec 13, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · TX

Takata recall, don't know is the airbags are in my vehicles. Got a airbag recall letter. Have called dealer two times wrote down dates. Dealer said parts weren't in they would call us when parts are in they also told us vehicle is safe to drive. Vehicle . If its a safety recall and people are getting hurt and killed how is it safe to drive? I have a number of recall letter on my hhr. How many are to many ? If you read all recalls the vehicle is a rolling death trap. You need to know I wrote chevrolet a letter 05-31-2015 to ask them if my vehicles were in the airbag recall chevrolet did not write back they called I recorded the conversation. The chevrolet person I spoke with told me there were no recalls on my vehicles .I didn't build the vehicle so why am I getting punished for there mistakes.some of the recall letter from gm recalls they want fix unless your having trouble. If they send you a recall letter why want they fix it right then. On one recall I had fixed it took then 2 years to figurer out they had not finished the repair. Do you call that safe? Chevrolet has made a vehicle that's loaded with problems. I feel that I am due a full refund. Chevrolet (gm) mislead people on this vehicle. I have a number of recall letters I'm sending you. I also have a recorded airbag recall phone call. The airbag recall is on my 2009 chevrolet truck.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Transmission · 98,689 miles · TX

Transmission needs to be rebuilt with less than 100k miles on it. This is the same transmission that is in the colbalt, hhr, and malibu. My transmission shop has a colbalt and malibu in the bay with my car, 10k less miles than mine, with the same issue. The transmission starts by over reving when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. There is no cel present. Then the car gets a drag like you are driving a brick. Took car to eagle transmission (after chevy house said flush and filter would fix the issue) and now I have to pay for a rebuilt transmission. Chevy refuses to acknowledge the problem, however, any review of any board will show this is a huge ongoing problem. My milage is 98778

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Transmission · SC

I can never get my gear shift out of park when it's cold. I had the issue fixed but it still does it. Been having this problem,since 2010

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving at 40 MPH, the clutch pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part was no longer manufactured. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Transmission · 103,948 miles · IA

About 2wks ago all the sound in my car went out for about 5mins then came back on! Tonight 1/4/15 about 8:50pm I stopped at a gas station to get gas I put my foot on the brake and went to put it in park and it wouldn't shift it took me 5mins to finally get it into park! Once in park I tried to take the key out and it wouldn't come out it was stuck in accessory mode! I kept trying to take it out finally after about 10/15mins I got it out! Went to leave to and my car wouldn't start! It will turn to accessory mode but wont turn over and actually start! I had to call roadside assistance to tow me home! I had the recall for the ignition switch fixed but now its doing this? I don't know what it is but this is currently my only car!

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the security warning light illuminated and other unknown warning lights flickered. The contact also stated that when driving up a hill or making a u-turn, the power steering and the security warning lights illuminated and unknown warning lights flickered. In addition, the vehicle jerked and the steering wheel seized on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on three occasions where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 15, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 88,000 miles · UT

Warning signal beeps (alarm) then says power steering on dashboard. The power steering goes and it is difficult to turn the steering wheel. Very dangerous as it is random and has happened in the middle of making a turn. Read many, many owners of this car's complaints yet nothing has been done.