2011 Chevrolet HHR driver assistance problems

Filed Jul 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · IL

Abs and traction stability lights on..replaced wheel hub and cleaned selinoids..ESC service comes across dash hole in drivers side back fuel line...replaced fuel line due to gas leak...trouble starting car driving car when ABS and traction lights came on at home and went to leave when noticed car having trouble starting

Filed Jan 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 142,980 miles · KY · 1 injury

I tried to used remote start from my fob. It worked the first time but nothing after that..stationary these were the events that followed: all at the same time lost power steering (power steering assist) landed me in the hospital with torn chest muscle while car was moving on a interstate no A/C (compressor does not come on) stationary service airbag light came on while car was moving on the interstate service tire monitors stationery no temp reading stationary

Filed Jul 2, 2018 · Driver assistance · 140,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. Also, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would jerk. Furthermore, the electronic stability control (ESC) system and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the engine off. The vehicle was restarted, but the failures recurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ESC system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 123,550 miles · TX

I was driving down the interstate at about 70 MPH, when I began to get the messages service ESC ESC off, traction control of, engine reduced power and not to mention all my lights lit up like a christmas tree. Also when all of this started to happen my vehicle jerks reduced speed drastically and was shaking vigorously I hurry up and exited the interstate and turned off my vehicle I waited a few minutes and the vehicle started right up 3 miles or so down the road the exact same thing happened only this time I was turning unto a busy intersection and I was left stranded in the middle of the street because the car would not budge I had to end up getting it towed. This is something that it's very dangerous and if I would have had my kids with me I wouldn't be as calm as I am now. I am livid and outraged as to why this has not been recalled. How many complaints does it take until this type of situation gets addressed the way it needs to? Now haven't spent over $600 my problem still exists but only now my vehicle is inoperable and parked. Please someone give us answers the correct answers the answers we've all been searching for and do the right thing.

Filed Mar 10, 2018 · Driver assistance · 74,011 miles · OR

It happens when the car is idling at a stop light or wherever it also happens when I'm driving. It gets a surge of power and starts running ruff. The car shakes all the lights on the dash come on, service ESC, service traction, ESC off, eng power reduced. At this point there is no power. I find a safe place to pull over and shut the engine off, wait a few minutes and restart the engine then it's fine again except the engine symbol stays on. The chevy dealer hooked it to the computer and said it's misfiring on all four cyclinders, but they said they don't know what the problem is.

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Body, Driver assistance · 20,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact was experiencing multiple failures with the vehicle. The vehicle was previously repaired per a recall for the ignition switch; however, the repair was insufficient. At times, even with the key in the off position, the vehicle would not shut off. The battery would have to be disconnected to turn off the vehicle. The contact stated that the key did not remain in the ignition and he felt unsafe driving the vehicle. In addition, the driver side door handle was not working properly and was replaced twice by the dealer. The contact stated that the ESC (electronic stability control) indicator illuminated shortly after purchasing the vehicle. Each time the ESC indicator illuminated, the vehicle drastically reduced in speed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2015 · Driver assistance · 87,570 miles · NC

While driving at a speed of 45 miles per hour , all of a sudden in the dic a ESC active started flashing and my car start losing speed and it felt like the traction kicked in. I immediately looked down to make sure it had not jumped out of gear. It was in the correct gear. The ESC active went away after about 45 seconds, and about a mile down the road it did the same thing again and I had to put on mu emergency flashers and pull off the road. By the time I got it to the side of the road , the steering wheel started to lock up and it act like it did not want to stop when I applied the brakes. By this time the speed had dropped to about 15 miles per hour. The road conditions when this happen was dry , and the tires and the brakes on my car was in good working condition. Once it was towed to my house I drove it around my neighborhood about 5 times and nothing happened. I am too scared to do in highway driving of this car, because if it happens while I am on the interstate driving I could possibility be in a accident if this happens. I have read other reviews about this happening , but have not got any reasons to why this is happening. The car has roughly 87570 miles on it. I will be contacting the chevrolet people tomorrow, before I take it to a repair shop.

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 105,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Driver assistance · 75,602 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle shook violently and the electronic stability control light on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,602.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the service traction and service ESC warning lights flashed randomly. The vehicle suddenly reduced speed and hesitated as if it would stall. The accelerator pedal did not respond each time the failure recurred and the vehicle jerked violently and reduced speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than once and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The dealer test drove the vehicle and found no failures. Upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the computer reset and the warning lights dimmed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.