2009 Chevrolet HHR: seat belt won't latch or retract

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Seat belts · 166,800 miles · NC

Front passenger seat belt remains locked. Sometimes it will work if you adjust it up and down but other times it won't work at all. I had to have my passenger ride in the back today so that she could use a seatbelt because the front one refused to release. The vehicle was parked but running. Standard transmission. Also happens when vehicle is moving.

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NC

While driving the car there are power/electrical surges. I have document this several times. The left rear tail lights repeatedly burns out, it doesn't just blow, it cracks and melts. To the point it literally melts the holder of the bulb. The surges are more frequent. I have to change burnt/ literally exploded bulbs ever 3-4 days. And I have called the chevy dealer and they have told me this is electrical. The power surges can happen anytime with out notice. I called the dealership and I was informed that there was a recall on electrical system for a chevy hhr but that my VIN number was not listed in this batch of recalls for electrical system malfunctions. I also called the chevy headquarters and they informed me its my issue, there is no recall for my car for this and its not covered under warrenty. So I asked im just to keep driving a car that has electrical surges, what if it surges to the gas tank or something. She said its not covered. So, I want it formally documented that a report was issued; since it is happening all the time. I have gotten pulled over twice in 2 months for this light. And there is nothing I can do about it. . These surges have been happening over the past year, I was told that may be the reason that my passenger seat belt locked up ( causing me to have to cut my daughter out of it) and the reason the windows will sometime stop operating. But will eventually start back.

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Seat belts · 28,000 miles · CA

Front passenger seat belt was locked and would not allow for proper use; unable to pull out from the extractor. This has been an intermittent problem that continues to exist. This is a safety problem in that passenger is forced to ride without benefit of seat belt. The problem goes away and allows proper use of the belt usually within 2 days without any rhyme or reason. There seems to e no reason to trigger the problem and no reason why the problem resolves itself on it's own.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 88,000 miles · WI

My car started with the ignition switch back in october with the key not shutting off the car and having to disconnect the battery to shut it off, took it into the dealer and they fixed it, but now things are getting scary. Every other day my car is telling me that the ABS systems needs fixed and that the traction control needs serviced. The breaks were replaced in december of 2013 and we were told that there is nothing else wrong with the car and now this.. Took it back to the dealer and they informed us that there is nothing wrong with it, but the lights come on and go off for no reason.. The passenger seat belt locks all the time and even after you unlatch it, it stays locked for some time. I am so frustrated over this issue and can't get any answers on it.

Filed Jan 31, 2014 · Airbags · 62,822 miles · KS

2009 chevy hhr , the air bag light come on and goes off multiple times a day. The passenger seat belt is locked up , I purchased the pos 3 months ago it has not had its first oil change yet. I have heard the wiring is a issue and its all built in mexico which makes me sleep well. Obviously its a big issue but im sure we don't want to make a big deal of air bags failing at 60,000 miles, lots of online complaints on air bags, if something happens to me in this crap car its been addressed with the gov. Don't buy hhrs there outsourced junk, matter of fact my 2003 2500hd is a crap pile too, with 90k on the clock, replaced almost everything electrical on it.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Seat belts · 38,914 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the passenger's side front seat belt would not extend to the latch mechanism. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,914.

Filed May 26, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 75,000 miles · NY

My airbag light came on and my passenger seatbelt keeps locking. There are numerous other hhr owners with the same problem.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Seat belts · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc hhr-ss. While driving approximate speeds of 65 MPH, the contact attempted to adjust her seat and was pinched by the seat belt buckle. The buckle did not injure her; however, there was some minor discomfort. She was concerned that if a child were in the seat, they could have been injured. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Seat belts · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that when the front passenger seat belt is unbuckled, it becomes locked. The failure prevents the seat belt from being re-fastened. The manufacturer stated that the seat belt was working as designed and would not make any repairs. The contact feels that this is a major safety issue because the passenger is unable to latch the seat belt and could be injured or worse in the event of a crash. The current mileage was 800 and the failure mileage was unknown.