2011 Chevrolet HHR engine problems

Filed Nov 18, 2018 · Engine · 103,000 miles · AR

The engine began a random misfire problem, p0300 code. I got the throttle body changed out, now the car revs higher every time I start it. It gives itself fuel in reverse and drive, with no help from the gas pedal. It is unsafe.

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 12, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MO

My 2011 hhr has started acting up by throwing out the reduced engine power light, ESC light and service traction light. This will happen when in park(when warning up the vehicle) and when im driving. It seems to happen more in cold weather. When it happens it reduces the speed down to 25mph and lurches forward and sounds horrible! I have had this happen when driving down a highway and the interstate (luckily I was in the right lane and able to get the shoulder safely. There is no warning when it is about to happen. It also will do it while stopped waiting for a stop light to change. It will throw on the check engine light and we have checked the codes and changed what it said needed change but that did not work. From what I have looked up it looks like people are having all sorts of issues with this but no one has found a solution. There needs to be a solution because spending hundreds of dollars for it not to fix it is not right.

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 42,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle by depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle did not shut off, but lost power completely. The vehicle was initially taken to frost and frost of gadsden, alabama where the transmission was rebuilt, but the failure recurred. On another occasion, the vehicle was taken to devan lowes of gadsden, alabama where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and the drive clutch were faulty the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 08/22/17*lj

Filed Feb 24, 2017 · Body, Electrical · CA

I problems with the fuse for the transmission/engine console and the engine cut off. Ignition issues where my key gets stuck always had to pull fuse for lights and disconnect battery cable. Airbag light always stayed on. Sensors is off, air conditioner does not work. Heater and air work whenever it wants to. Replace exhaust system

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 86,000 miles · OH

Car was struggling to start, when it did , it wouldn't go over 20mph, went to store, came out , it would start. Had it towed to the shop, engine crack and from that cracking it broke other stuff. I owe 3700. On the car and to fix it is 3200.00 sadly I do t have the money. No care, no way to get to work. Car was sitting in parking lot of our local save a lot.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NJ

While driving the car engine light appeared, I had it towed to the chevrolet dealer near me, in rockaway, nj. They reported that the charge would be over one thousand dollars, and there is a recall

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · KY

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 .

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Engine · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on four different occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who, in turn, contacted the manufacturer in order to have an investigator inspect the vehicle. The investigator was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact noticed a leak of hot air/liquid under the dashboard coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact was burned from the hot water leakage. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal swoosh noise when making turns, which created a hot mist inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.