Chevrolet HHR overheating problems

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 220,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the rear hatch door would erroneously opened and would not remain securely closed. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted or notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Steering · 110,000 miles · OH

Intermittent power steering failures caused by overheating or worn electric power steering assist motor. Power steering would fail when mid-turn, at non-highway speeds, causing steering to require much more effort to work. Very high risk for mid turn collisions.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Electrical · 83,369 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the temperature gauge failed to operate intermittently. As a result, the contact was unaware of the temperature of the vehicle in the event the engine overheated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,369.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently. The power steering, air bag, and service engine sensors were all illuminated and the contact had a difficult time turning the steering wheel. There was a loud clicking noise that was heard each time the steering wheel was turned. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/7/14*cn the vehicle overheated, the engine and air bag light illuminated. The lower control bushing, timing solenoid and camshaft needed to be replaced. Updated 11/25/14 the consumer stated the dealership could not duplicate the power steering failure. The left front head light was replaced 5 times. The catalytic converter and front axle were replaced. The vehicle rolled backwards out of the driveway causing minor damage.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Lights · 30,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the passenger's side head light overheated causing it to malfunction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was verified but a remedy was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

Since around the beginning of this year, our heater went out and the coolant system has not worked properly to cool the engine causing the car to go hot after about only driving 5 miles. Not to mention, I can't locate the thermostat housing compartment in the car. It appears that this department has been bypassed. After doing some research on the gm hhr cars, it appears that I am along with many other hhr owners are experiencing the same issue(s) with this particular car having overheating problems. Gm really needs to evaluate this problem and recall these cars for repairs.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

My air bag service indicator light turns on intermittently. At least 5 times in the past year, no accidents, no problem seen with air bags by service dept at dealer. ???? .the safety lock on the drivers side controls for all passenger windows does not lock the window operation. Braking system problem in the past 6 months. Ive returned to the mechanic 4 times had my brake pads changed, rotors turned, rotors resurfaced , only to have the same problem.....steering wheel shuddering bad when applying the brake. The rotors overheat and warp, but I will drive only 2 blocks and it happens. Don't think that is enough to overheat the rotors.

Filed Nov 29, 2013 · Steering · 47,000 miles · MN

Power steering overheats causing power steering to quit working when wheel is turned to left or right while car is stopped. The movement is necessary to parallel park the car. Once overheated you no longer have power steering making the car difficult to drive. This is very dangerous for a new teenage driver. Chevy knows of the issue, was told by gm that a replacement motor has the same issue.

Filed Sep 30, 2013 · Steering · 33,500 miles · RI

2010 hhr with 35,000 miles, steering message came on and car wouldn't steer. Stopped car and steering came back on for a while then went out again. Did this several times over weekend making steering almost impossible. Took car to dealer, they replaced the motor stating it was overheating, per computer. Cost me 271.00, I am retired and it has put me in a financial squeeze. Reason I bought a new car to avoid having problems like this, still making car payments. Definitely believe this is a major defect on this car.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Steering · 77,600 miles · TX

I suddenly lost power steering. I googled the problem and gm is aware of it but has chosen not to recall the chevy hhr. They are recalling the chevy cobalt which has the same problem, overheating of the power steering motor.