While driving my car the power steering stopped working and I was unable to turn my steering wheel, the car wouldn't turn, almost ended up in a ditch.
2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical problems
120 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 120
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition5
- Ignition: switch3
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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25k-50k
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175k-200k
200k+
Chevrolet HHR electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
- Risk
- If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac owners at 1‑800‑762‑2737, and Saturn owners at 1‑800‑553‑6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Recall number 14V171000 · Recall details
What 2010 Chevrolet HHR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Loss of power while driving 35mph and service traction light along with airbags light keeps showing at random times
Noticed that the cruise control would disengage randomly when activated. I checked the function of the brake lights at night and found that the brake lights would turn themselves on randomly with zero brake input, disengaging the cruise control. In this state, depressing the brake pedal more than around 30-40% would turn the brake lights off, even with the brake pedal fully pressed. Furthermore, with the brake pedal pressed to a moderate level, the cruise control is able to be engaged, even with obvious brake pressure being applied. This defeats the cruise control disengagement feature and the cruise control system will fight against the braking system to maintain speed instead of turning itself off as it seems to rely solely on the brake lights for the automatic disengagement. This issue is quite dangerous as this seems to happen quite often with the brake lights, but I cannot find any sort of consistent scenario that causes these issues to occur.
Power steering goes out while driving
Brakes making loud noise when applying brakes at 40-60 MPH. Was driving.
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.
On going issue of brake lights intermittently coming on without touching brake pedal. First noticed something wrong because cruise control wouldn't activate. Found problem at night when I could see the glow from my brake lights on the top inside edge of my rear hatch. Replacing brake switch above pedal did not fix problem. Sounds kind of funny, but I got brake lights to go off while setting in driveway and pounding my center console out of frustration. Internet search found other gm vehicles with similar problems and frustrated owners that took vehicles to dealerships that didn't fix their problem. Issue appears to be circuit board related with circuit boards located on passenger side lower center console. A sharp rap with the palm of my hand in that area will always get the brake lights to go off when they shouldn't have been on. Doesn't happen often, but seems crazy to have to keep checking to see if my cruise will set so I know if my brake lights are on. Dealership claims they haven't seen this problem, though as I stated earlier, internet search will find other gm owners with similar issue of brake lights on without touching brake pedal. Have had issue setting still or moving. Have had cruise kick off going down the road when the brake lights came on without touching the brake pedal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the service air bag indicator illuminated. Also, the windows did not roll down and the speakers did not work. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but did not call back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
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!
Service air bags comes on sometimes saying I need to get it serviced only comes on when car has just been started . Sometimes gos out sometimes don't then sends service code on main display. Also radio shorts out cause driver to be distracted trying to figure out what happen changing from cd to fm to auxiliary on its own.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical
Does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 120 complaints about the electrical of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 23% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet HHR have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet HHR model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (222 complaints), 2009 (151 complaints) and 2010 (120 complaints).
Other 2010 Chevrolet HHR problems
Steering 232Fuel system 52Airbags 49Body 44Driver assistance 33Brakes 28Engine 23Transmission 21Locks 12Lights 10Suspension 7Visibility 7Acceleration 6Seat belts 4Tires 3Wheels 2
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