2010 Chevrolet HHR driver assistance problems

Filed May 26, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · WI

Our chevy hhr 2010 has been dying and stalling out on us while we are driving it, the only time it had power going to it was when it was being jumped. Even then soon as the cables were unhooked it would jerk then die right away. It seemed as if most of the lights inside and outsided of the truck only would flash while jumping it, then nothing. It was also very difficult to turn the steering wheel, and everything basically seems like it's malfunctioning. This has been on and off for a few weeks now but I don't know how to fix it, nor can I even start it at this point,but I definitely don't feel safe driving it the way it is right now being that it powers completely off whenever it wants to. It was in motion a few times on city streets, and in motion turning when it died for this last time. Its now parked on a street unable to drive it.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 202,000 miles · IN

While driving my 2010 chevy hhr, I had just exited the highway and was entering the speedway fuel station, my steering just seemed to lockup on me and a dash alert flashed "service ESC" then I suddenly lost all power! In order to avoid any major tragedy like colliding with a gas pump or another vehicle, I was able to run it into the curb I felt like my arms were nearly ripped from the sockets. After having it towed to my home and the following day towed to a mechanic. Discovered that the experience was not exclusively mine, apparently some 444 others had as well. I checked for recall notices was told that the recalls were closed and repairs were done. I would like to know by whom, when and where exactly! It obviously was not done permanently nor satisfactorily as I'm very sore now, but could have been killed!

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 116,000 miles · OR

First my airbag system started coming on saying service airbags and the sensors are all new, second the service ESC comes on intermittently causing vehicle to shift extremely hard from 1st gear (automatic tranny) braking system was working fine and all of a sudden the brake pedal goes to the floor no brakes and the fluid is full and the system was working just fine after making gm aware of this their response to it all is the vehicle is out of warranty and there is nothing they can do but this was an issue from date of mfg and gm refuses to fix or correct the ongoing issues all of these things have happened on city streets and highways if the federal safety agency cant help with this issue then I have no where left to turn except either to a morgue or a scrap yard

Filed Dec 10, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

The car was purchased in january 2016 & was gave to me via my grandpas will after he passed away in july 2016. The car never ran correctly & it was parked for a total of 9 months, while getting worked on in the meantime. Ive put almost 1000 into this car & replaced every part it needed. Now the car wont start & shows the air bag icon is always on while the car tells me that my ecs is "off" & service ecs. I own the vehicle & it is paid off.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Driver assistance · 81,000 miles · MO

While driving 25 miles an hour on dry flat pavement my ESC active light came on. I had a very hard time steering and the brakes were applying themselves. I was difficult to control. I was in rush hour traffic in the middle lane with no where to pull over. I am lucky I did not hit anyone. After 5 minutes or so it went off.

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Body, Driver assistance · 130,500 miles · IL

I am experiencing intermittent problems with the gauges and power steering as well as warning lights coming on and loss of communications to the d.l.c. Connector. It may happen at any time anywhere.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Driver assistance · 206,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving 20 MPH, the ESC warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred when making a sharp turn or when traveling above 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle due to not having the equipment to properly repair the vehicle. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Driver assistance · 77,780 miles · MO

Esc is what it said on the dash. It sounded as if something had crawled and was keeping the vehicle from moving properly I looked up what the meaning of the message on the dash and it said traction control warning which I had no clue but when I pulled over walking around the car nothing seemed to be wrong the entire car was shaking it was a scary experience and the cars had to go around me. When I re-started the car the message went off and the car moved as if nothing happened.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving 40 MPH, the traction and ESC warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the brakes jolted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Driver assistance · 75,114 miles · OH

After power steering motor was replaced when reaching speeds of 20mi per hour whole front end shakes feels like wheels locking up car was moving