2011 Chevrolet HHR: engine stalls while driving

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 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 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.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the driver side air bag deployed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a burn on the left arm and a neck injury that did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Driver assistance · 76,918 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle shook violently, stalled, and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability brake software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,918. Ma 10/14

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Airbags · 38,190 miles · GA

The above vehicle has been in for repairs 6-7times for intermit anti-theft light coming on while driving and a recall for anti-theft/air bag malfunctions. Intermittingly the car will also not recognize the key(s) and will not start. My concern for safety is when the car begins to ding while I'm driving and then the anti-theft light comes on it will also decide to stall because it does not recognize the key and thinks it's being stolen. (it has not done that yet, but it is a fear). I had the chevy 2014 anti-theft/airbag recall aug 2014. In dec 2014 my air bag light came on with a warning to repair. In jan 2015 the anti-theft light came on 2 times. Walker jones chevy of waycross, ga detected no code for air bag. The anti-theft code revealed unrecognized key but no code to repair (jan.2015) the light has come on 5 times and not started on one occasion, since the recall repair. I am told by mechanics that the light must be on for them to retrieve a repair code. However, when the car is shut off the light goes off. The anti-theft light problem can wait months before surfacing again. I believe it could be dangerous to drive because of past cases of other similar cars with anti-theft/airbag issues. I have contacted chevy corporation but since I did not purchase a bumper to bumper warranty and no repair codes come up to show how to fix the problem its not their responsibility.

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 Aug 5, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than five times, which resulted in two crashes. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after each crash. The first crash occurred when the vehicle stalled and struck the front of another vehicle. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly. The contact and passenger sustained minor injuries. The second crash occurred when the vehicle stalled and was crashed into a tree. Police reports were filed for both crashes. The contact sustained minor injuries and the passenger sustained a broken shoulder. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was repaired after both crashes. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage and speed were unknown.

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.