My 2009 hhr has a problem with the shift gear sticking and not releasing to put it in drive or reverse also I bet problems where the car is revving up while driving and then jerks like someone is hitting it from behind I took it into bachman chevrolet to have it fixed and they said it was fixed it is now doing the same problem again I'm afraid I'm going to be hit while driving when it starts jerking and hesitating and the engine is revving while in drive not sure what is going on while I'm driving.
2009 Chevrolet HHR: jerking or lurching
6 of the 508 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
2009 chevy hhr had problems with stick gear stuck and will not move on position to dr or rev for several minutes. Car has been hesitating and racing to then jerks like I'm being hit. Happens everyone I press on the gas . I took it into bauchman chevrolet to have serviced and was told it was fixed 2 weeks later it is doing it again. It almost caused a rear end due to hesitation. I need to get this fixed by dealership. Others have reported same issues .
The var jerks when it reaches gear changes and makes it harder to steer and the check engin light stays on. Shows error code u0101
I am picking my car back up tomorrow and all mt papers are in it...baci around 3/15 my etc light came on and the car jerked, this happened several time over the next couple months, took it in to dealership and they had it for 2 wks and could not figure it out and I was to let them know if it happened again...8/26/15 was the last time it happened and the etc light came on for about 1 1/2 seconds and slowed me down almost to a stop and was almost rear ended!!! Called, took it in and they have had it for 2 wks and they called and told me since they could not make it happen they could not fix it and it was not a mechanical problem. I am scared to (maybe) death to pick it up and drive it till it happens again and maybe causes an accident .
The ESC light cae on and it became difficult to steer, turn, and jerking when I apply the brakes. I've taken my hhr to the dealership on 3 and 4 of april 2014 for software update. Back to dealership on 7,8,9, for computer, however there was no additional charge. 17 april same issues as the 3 rd. 21 st to tweak the ESC problems. I have spoke with [xxx] the service manager at rinke chevrolet 586 754 7000. I have left several messages for ed rinke the dealership owner. I need my vehicle to be safe! Can you please assist me [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving on the highway my service ESC light came on along with the road traction picture and my car started jerking and shaking after a few minutes my check engine light came on. My husband thought it was misfiring so he changed out the spark plugs but it is still doing the same thing. The ESC light will go off for a few miles but will came back on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- Power train
- This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission...
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicles safety standard 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
- Risk
- The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2009. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 and saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V073000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?
6 of 508 owner complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet HHR (1%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?
There is 1 recall and 47 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Power steering loss 55Airbag light 47Fuel leak 42Fuel smell 26Door locks 17Stalling 16Check engine light 15Loss of power 15Headlights 12No deployment 9Seat belt 9Steering lock-up 9Won't start 9Engine failure 8Fuel pump 7ABS 6Adaptive cruise 6Brake failure 5Fire or smoke 5Wipers 5
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