There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving. All lights, warnings, and gauges fluctuate back and forth, while the bell inide the car when stared keeps chiming.
2011 Chevrolet HHR airbags problems
30 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 44,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 44,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet HHR airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
What 2011 Chevrolet HHR owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced an unknown sensor, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
I have contacted my local chevy dealer, because my air bag light has been on. I asked about a recall there told me there hasnt been one. Now I am clearly seeing that there was a recall. My light has been on about a year now and I would like it to be serviced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud popping noise occurred and all the air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The interior dome light and the headliner detached from the ceiling of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to monument chevrolet (3940 pasadena fwy, pasadena, tx 77503) where it was diagnosed. The contact was not provided information from the diagnostic test, but was informed to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and left a voicemail for a call back, but there had been no response. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Air bag light remains on
The service light on the dashboard saying service airbag
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor module needed to be replaced. The dealer promised to order the part. Approximately six months later, the part had not been ordered or replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The air bag light was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,977.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the check air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed by the dealer. The contact was informed that the front driver and passenger side air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,818.
Ignition recall , the switch has been replaced twice . I am still having issues when leaving key in ignition in the off position , all dash lights flash and a lot of clicking noise and will all lock doors . The service air bag light will come on , when you turn it off and restart car it goes out . I took it to the dealership and was told that they could not find the switch defective and they would not replace it , or check into the matter with out charging me a service fee of several hundred dollars . I travel long distances , and concerned about my safety , and other that could be involved in an accident .
Tl* takata recall - the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated for longer than two days without warning. The skid control warning light remained illuminated for several months, including the brake light. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating randomly in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet HHR airbags
Does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Chevrolet HHR airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 44,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet HHR have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet HHR model years with the most airbags complaints are 2009 (104 complaints), 2006 (63 complaints) and 2010 (49 complaints).
Other 2011 Chevrolet HHR problems
Fuel system 47Electrical 39Driver assistance 25Engine 25Steering 25Body 21Brakes 13Transmission 10Locks 7Acceleration 6Suspension 6Lights 5Wheels 4Seat belts 3Tires 3Seats 2
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