Chevrolet HHR hesitation problems

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 31,541 miles · MI · fire

On 11-01-2015, while driving the car, a fuel line began to spray gasoline. The leak appeared toward the rear tire on the driver's side. The leak was noticed because the fuel caught fire. The fuel must have been sprayed onto a hot part. The on-fire fuel landed on the pavement where it continued to burn until manually extinguished with a fire extinguisher. Turning off the engine stopped the spraying, but fuel continued to drip from the area for some time. The repairing mechanic told me that the line was rusted and had a hole. He said that part of the line sits in a pocket where it stays wet and dirt/salt accumulate. He found a fuel vapor line also was heavily rusted. The lines were replaced at a cost of 588.31. I'm reporting this now because of the recent announcement of an investigation of some model years for this problem. My year was not on the list, but the lines rusted. Thank you for taking time to read this report. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like additional details or if I may clarify any item.

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · KY

My 2009 hhr has a problem with the shift gear sticking and not releasing to put it in drive or reverse also I bet problems where the car is revving up while driving and then jerks like someone is hitting it from behind I took it into bachman chevrolet to have it fixed and they said it was fixed it is now doing the same problem again I'm afraid I'm going to be hit while driving when it starts jerking and hesitating and the engine is revving while in drive not sure what is going on while I'm driving.

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 95,000 miles · KY

2009 chevy hhr had problems with stick gear stuck and will not move on position to dr or rev for several minutes. Car has been hesitating and racing to then jerks like I'm being hit. Happens everyone I press on the gas . I took it into bauchman chevrolet to have serviced and was told it was fixed 2 weeks later it is doing it again. It almost caused a rear end due to hesitation. I need to get this fixed by dealership. Others have reported same issues .

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Body, Fuel system · MO

2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel line corrosion and fuel leak issues. *smd the consumer stated she noticed hesitation when starting the vehicle. Also, the consumer kept smelling gasoline. The consumer did not believe that a rusted fuel line was a matter of normal wear and tear or owner neglect. The dealer informed the consumer, the rusted fuel line, had to do with the age of the vehicle. Gm informed the consumer, the issue was prevalent with her make and model. However, there would not be assisting her with the matter.

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 May 11, 2015 · Acceleration · 53,700 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. While driving from a complete stop, there was hesitation when the accelerator pedal was applied. The failure recurred on a separate occasion while driving 30 MPH. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,700.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned that she noticed fuel had leaked on the floor and the vehicle hesitated when started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2010 · Electrical · 11,000 miles · FL

I took car into dealership because it's stalling in traffic repeatedly when I am trying to come to a stop and even once when just driving. I took it in and they said they didn't know what it was and diagnostics weren't reporting any problems. They released vehicle that next day and it stalled on me in lot. They stated they could not get the vehicle to stall yet it happened within five min of me picking it up. I then took it back they kept it for the weekend. Released it back to me after I was told it had stalled once but they didn't know what it was. I contacted g.m customer service and then the dealership when I got the report stated it hesitated and when I asked why they put that down and not that it had stalled like the kathy had told me on 3 different occasions it had done, they refused to answer me. The car still stalls in traffic and they refuse to fix it. I will no longer take it here. I just want my car to be safe where I won't get hit doing uturns into traffic like I almost have been with my baby the day I picked up vehicle. I have to put it in park to start it over again. I can't do that on this busy hwy I live on with traffic coming at me as fast as it does in this city.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 2,485 miles · NJ

Within the first 2,000 miles of delivery this car developed a shimmy in the front end of the car. This occurred when decelerating and coasting and when one applied the brake as well. There was also a hesitation in the car at the same time and this may have been related, but that problem eventually disappeared. I did have the tires rebalanced but this did not change the vibration problem and I took the car back to the dealer many times to try to determine the cause of this problem. Every time the service area concentrated on brakes. They re-ground the rotors, replaced brake pads, calipers and sometimes this did improve the situation for perhaps 30 days but within a short period of time the same problem would redevelop. They complained that the tires should be rebalanced again...I did that at the dealership so the service people could not off-load the responsibility of the work. No help. At the most recent service replaced the brakes again, not out of concern for the repetitive problem, but just charged me the normal servicing as a wear item. When I got the car back, again, the shimmy problem was gone...almost. There is still evidence of a minor shimmy in the front end and this is how it always develops. I went back to the dealer and noted that we were taking the car on vacation but that I wanted to document the problem again in the event we had to have service in a remote location. The dealer again serviced the brakes and I left on vacation to san diego. The problem again appeared and we decided to not drive this car back cross-country and it remains in san diego and no use to me whatever. My spouse will not enter the car because she fears the front-end will collapse. I agree with her.

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Electrical · MI

I am leasing a 2006 chevy hhr. My husband was driving on the expressway when we hit a pot hole and my car died at 70mph! My husband steve put the car into neutral and it started without hesitation and we carried on. Very scary as you lose your power in steering, etc... I called the dealership that day and took it for a look over. They could not duplicate the problem and said the car seemed fine so there was no more they could do? On a recent trip to ky we again hit a pot hole on the expressway and again my car died. We were able to restart it and carried on. I belong to a website that is for hhr owners and I soon discovered I was not the only one having this problem. Some people have this problem without hitting a pot hole or bump of any kind!! A man who had this happen said when he hit the pot hole and his car died he noticed when he went to restart the car that his key has slipped to the "acc" position. He suggested we test our keys by putting them in the ignition and playing around with them. I was interested in trying this as this is a very dangerous issue! I started my car and to my horror discovered that with no pressure I can turn my car off. I only have 4 keys and my remote on my key ring so it is not due to weight of my keyring. I can grab my hanging remote, and other keys (I only held one key) and with no pressure I can turn my car off. I am calling my dealership first thing tomorrow morning b/c I want a key cylinder in place that does not allow for my key to turn with bumps in the road. This is an extremely dangerous problem and since I am not the only one dealing with this issue I am wondering why no letters are being sent. This is most certainly a failure on design and or faulty parts which is a liability if and when it causes death and or serious injury. I look forward to hearing from you so that this matter for all owners with this issue can be resolved. Sincerely, stephanie rogers