Chevrolet HHR key fob problems

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · 55,000 miles · LA

After the recall on the ignition switch and the key fob no longer worked, I started having problems with the drivers doors not locking properly. Several times I locked it and went on only to come back and not be able to get into car with the key. It took awhile for me to figure out that I have to watch the latch when I lock it and if it does not go down all the way, I have to unlock and lock again and pull the latch up and then lock the driver door from the outside. Always parked and out of vehicle. There is not just one date this happened. I have had to call for assistance to get in.

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 46,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the key fob would inadvertently function when she attempted to open the vehicle doors. Also, the hydraulic for the hatchback would cause it to independently open. The contact had to use a stick to keep the hatchback from closing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house picked up the hhr and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016. On 07/11 I moved it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors. Update....7/13 another new battery. Started 7/13 - 7/22. 7/23 key fob woudln't even open doors. Vehicle wouldn't start and key locked in the ignition again. I want g.m. To buy this piece of crap hhr back. The only satisfaction I will accept. Finalized and non negotiable. I want my money back!

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Electrical · 63,223 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage of 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and the dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house to pick up the vehicle and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016 without notification just left in the driveway with keys and service invoice inside vehicle. On 07/11 I moved about it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage before storm hit and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors this morning. Update..it was the bcm. Dealership failed to disconnect battery while waiting for repair parts and killed a brand new battery. Battery replaced 7/13 still starting 7/18

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI

2007 chevy hhr with mileage of 63,223. No problems until 11/05/14 recall 14063 ignition switch and 14113 lock cylinder were replaced. 20 days later after fighting with gm and the dealership for 3 weeks it was towed back to dealership because vehicle would not start and key would not come out of ignition. Tested charging system and found battery to fail. Replaced battery, vehicle started and key released until the next time I went to start it about 2 weeks later. Vehicle wouldn't start and key would not come out of ignition again. 01/30/15 different dealership came to my house to pick up the vehicle and took it in for recall special coverage 14632 floor shifter replaced. Before I could get the vehicle back the dealership called and informed me the new battery had frozen and would not accept a charge. I replaced that battery with another new battery. Their diagnosis was I needed a new body control module estimated parts and labor $600 before I would ever be able to drive it. I have not drove the vehicle in over a year. It has been sitting in storage. I am authorizing the dealership to begin work on it tomorrow. If by replacing the body control module it corrects all the electrical problems this vehicle has I would expect general motors to issue a recall eventually and reimburse me for the expense of parts and labor. 06/30/2016 vehicle in for bcm replacement. Returned on 07/11/2016 without notification just left in the driveway with keys and service invoice inside vehicle. On 07/11 I moved about it about 30 feet and positioned it in the turn around. On 07/12 I went out to put the hhr in garage before storm hit and the vehicle would not start once again. Key fob wouldn't even unlock the doors this morning. Apparently problem was not the bcm. Called dealership this morning and they are coming back today to pick it up. Gm should replace this hhr with one that is operable.

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 10,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the key fob failed to open the front driver side door. In addition, while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced. The contact was informed that the rear brakes and drums also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 08/02/16*lj

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · 55,000 miles · GA

Key fob is inoperable except for the locate car option. Unable to lock/unlock doors or arm security system. Got a new battery and thought that might fix it, but it's still inoperable. This car is barely 6 years old and it should not be having all of these problems. This car that was rated with one of the highest safety ratings for it's type and that is why I purchased it. Now I cannot even arm the anti-theft device to safeguard my car and anything in it. Windows don't roll down, door handles break off, the electrical system is not reporting the correct information, the steering is locking up and the previously recalled ignition switch is not performing correctly.

Filed Mar 1, 2015 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · MI

The electronic control systems were damaged during the ignition switch recall service performed at matthews-hargreaves chevrolet in royal oak mi. I recently had the ignition switch replaced as part of a recall. I picked up the vehicle on saturday 2/28/15. On sunday 3/1/15 the key fobs (remote start lock unlock panic) no longer work leading me to believe the electronic control system was damaged when the vehicle was repaired. Something went wrong at the dealership. Three facts the radio didn't seem to be reset so I believe the battery was left connected while the switch was replaced. The key fobs no longer work something is wrong with the electronic control system. The dealer washed the car and didn't return the mirrors to the correct position(break away fold mirrors) service quality is not being managed at this dealership.. I think is simply the result of poor service management at matthews-hargreaves chevrolet in royal oak mi but the result is I have a vehicle with a damaged electronic control system that is not safe for my wife to drive. I can't go back to the dealership because I don't want to risk myself to the quality of repair service provided. The gm complaint line isn't helping because they wouldn't replace the fobs that were lost until I found them today when their recall caused me to loose them in the first place with nothing hanging on the key of course the fobs got lost. Gm complaint number 71-1444284438 because I found the key fobs today 3/1/15 but they don't work because the electronic control system was damaged by the poor quality of service at the dealership.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 80,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the front passenger and both rear doors would not unlock with the key fob. The power locks malfunctioned and had to be unlocked manually. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer was notified of the failures, but could not diagnose the cause of the failures. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 56,000 miles · GA

Contact reported that door locks would not operate with key fob nor when activating the door lock switches on the door. Took vehicle to two different dealers trying to get the ignition recall fixed which took a total of four visits. While car was in for recall, addressed an unrelated electrical solenoid problem and asked the dealer to look at the door lock issue. Dealer notified owner that passenger door and rear seat left and right door lock actuators had failed (3 of 4 total). Asked dealer if they had seen this unusual condition on any other hhr's and they said no. Showed them the 30+ issues logged on this site and they only commented that the hhr was not the best gm product ever built but there was no dealer fix for this issue. Contact was advised that it would be $340 per door to fix and service was declined (after $80 diagnostic charge to verify that door locks did not work).