2009 Chevrolet HHR: brake failure

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 84,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was shifted to park in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 32,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that he had several problems with the vehicle. The failures included the brakes, power steering assist and a foul odor being emitted through the ventilation system. In addition, the driver's side door handle cable fractured and the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for the failure of the power steering assist where they advised that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The steering rack was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer because the check engine light was illuminated and they advised that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the vehicle began to drive roughly afterward. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer for the brake failure, door handle and the exhaust and the technicians stated that they could not duplicate the brake problem or the foul odor that was coming through the exhaust. In addition, the cable in the door handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Brakes · 5,492 miles · CO

This is the third brake failure in this new chevy hhr. Brakes started feeling soft. I was doing 65 MPH on a 4 lane highway (denver c470) and needed to brake hard. Brakes were soft and the car pulled sharply to the right - nearly taking me into the car beside me. There were no dashboard warning lights. Had it towed to medved chevy in castle rock, co. They report the brake fluid was full. Appears to have air in the brake line. They had already replaced the master cylinder and both front calipers. Service manager reported they really had no idea of what was wrong, but they replaced the modulator valve since it was the only remaining component they had not replaced. In none of the 3 failures could they find evidence of any fluid leaks. He said they had worked with gm engineering who could not offer any other solutions. I'm personally very worried about driving the vehicle and would absolutely not let my wife or anyone else drive it.

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Brakes · 3,058 miles · CO

Second total brake failure in new 2009 chevy hhr. See odi #10281421 for prior complaint. In colorado mountain town when brakes began to feel soft. Within minutes they would barely stop the car. Used the hand emergency brake to stop car. There were no panel lights indicating a brake failure. Check of brake fluid showed it was full. Took car to medved chevy in castle rock, co. They confirmed the brake failure. After consulting with gm, they replaced both front calipers. However - they were not confident that this will resolve the problem. Prior calipers and brake lines did not show any apparent fluids leaks. Copy of repair invoice is available upon request. Very concerned about this second total brake failure within two months of ownership.

Filed Aug 22, 2009 · Brakes · 850 miles · CO

New 2009 chevy hhr - total brake failure new car - driven for about 10 days - 850 miles. While driving, brakes started feeling soft while going downhill. Later approaching an intersection at about 20 MPH, brakes traveled about 2/3 of way before doing anything. Applied more pressure and car pulled to right. Pressed brake pedal all the way to floor and car kept moving. Pulled the emergency brake and stopped with nose of car in the intersection. There were no panel lights indicating a brake failure. Check of the brake fluid showed it is full. Took car to medved chevy in castle rock, co today for repair. They confirmed the brake failure (easy to do since the pedal goes to the floor). They will diagnose and repair next week. I asked them to escalate a report of this issue in case other owners are not as lucky as me.