2011 Chevrolet HHR: sudden loss of power

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 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 Mar 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,990 miles · OH

I was driving a freeway speeds when the engine suddenly went into limp home mode. I received the following dash indications - service ESC, traction off, reduced engine power. Upon further inspection we found a failed accelerator position sensor and we had the following trouble codes stored in the computer: p2135 chevrolet - throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'a'/'b' voltage correlation replaced the accelerator position sensor and gas pedal assembly, at this point the car seems fine. I have the failed part.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Engine · 118,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine reduced power warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to shake. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MI

I was driving 55mph when my reduced power light came on and my car wouldn't go over 40 MPH with my gas pedal all the way to the floor. The next day pulled the battery cable and let it reset. Drove fine for 3 miles and then did the same thing. Reduced power came on and wouldn't go over 40mph. Very dangerous when driving on the highway and your car suddenly slows down and there are cars behind you and you can't get over!

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 80,000 miles · NE

I work two jobs just bought my 2011 chevy hhr just over a year ago and started getting reduced engine power light and then lose power and have trouble going over 20 struggles to get to 40 MPH I have 3 young children that ride with me and there safety is number one and if I can't trust my new vehicle then how can I trust chevy.

Filed Aug 3, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,000 miles · CO

While driving.. Car suddenly stalled losing power steering all dash board lights on gages flickering causing car to shut down. Unable to start.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 74,560 miles · CA

While driving.. Car suddenly stalled losing power steering all dash board lights on gauges flickering causing car to shut down. Second incident 7/19/14. Same scenario car suddenly stalled losing power steering all dash board lights on gauges flickering causing car to shut down. Dealership stated initial due to recall. Second incident dealer stated not due to recall but more of a common problem, however unable to replicate stall and determine where faulty wiring. Getting lots of error codes with no real cause as to why car stalls.

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 38,000 miles · AL

Was driving at 45mph when all of the sudden all gauges, power steering, and engine went erratic. Lost power steering going down hwy. Car darted to the left a little. Took the car to dealer for a diagnostic. Was told by dealer that the data link circuit shorted causing electric short to power steering control module and it would be $1125.00 to repair. I have filed a complaint with gm but haven't heard back from them. This should be a recall issue due to possible loss of control of car and causing a crash. Also a possible fire due to the electrical short they described to me on the invoice. The power steering and gauges are all still going erratic because I am trying to see if gm will fix this safety problem. This should be a safety recall do to the fact that a young driver or even female driver or anyone in fact could lose control of vehicle when the power steering control module decides to go out and come back on then go out again.