2009 Chevrolet HHR transmission problems

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Transmission · 47,942 miles · CA

I can't drive my car because the transmission shifts hard and is dangerous because the speed is fast the slow plus it just about breaks my neck when it shifts. It was about a day or two when I finally noticed it. I only drove it about one mile. My car only has 47,942 mi. On it and gm isn't helping.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 191,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. While driving 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and remained in first gear. In addition, the air bag, traction control, and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall number: 08016. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an air bag failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 99,600 miles · CA

Check engine light. Reduced engine power. Esc off. This occurred on vehicle startup and while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle goes into a low power mode and cannot be driven more than five miles per hour.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Transmission, Wheels · 79,000 miles · CA

Vehicle while being taken through an automated car wash with me inside sitting behind the steering wheel, with the transmission in the neutral position, and both of my hands resting on my knee caps, with engine running the vehicle goes into reverse by itself.. The backup light are also turned on when this action occurs. This same action have happened three times at random during my last nine visits to the same automated car wash. None of the vehicles moving forward behind my vehicle have been damaged when this action occurs.

Filed Mar 17, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 54,285 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, a fractured arm, and a fractured femur that required medical attention. The contact also stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the reverse gear failed to engage when the shift selector was placed into the reverse position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,285.

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Brakes, Transmission · 62,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. While driving 40 MPH around a curve, the vehicle shook violently and the ESC warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 170,000 miles · FL

I have had 3 problems so far where my power steering went out. I have contacted two different chevy dealers and they said that my VIN number is not on the recall list. On the gm website it says that there is a recall on the 2009 chevy hhr electronic power steering. Because the dealer says my VIN is not included they refuse to honor the recall. I would like gm to step up and take responsibility to repair this issue. I am concerned that I could be involved in a accident because of this issue. Http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/pages/news/us/en/2014/oct/1007-recalls.html http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/pages/news/us/en/2014/mar/0331-power-steering.html.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Lights, Transmission · 49,000 miles · MO

The front end of my vehicle is ticking. It sounds like the timing chain....I purchased the car from [xxx] my powertrain warranty expired 7/27/14 [xxx] is charging me 135.00 an hour for the diagnosis this is not fair. May iplease receive some arbitration and not pay this charge second subject: [xxx] charged me $200.00 for replacing my steering column. They refused to refund me. Since this a recalled item I should had never been charged please refund me my money. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to sputter without warning. The failure occurred continuously over a two year period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Transmission · 95,300 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitant to accelerate from a traffic stop. The contact was able to drive the vehicle in reverse but the vehicle would not respond when in drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,300. The VIN was not available.