Chevrolet HHR seat belt problems

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Seat belts · 166,800 miles · NC

Front passenger seat belt remains locked. Sometimes it will work if you adjust it up and down but other times it won't work at all. I had to have my passenger ride in the back today so that she could use a seatbelt because the front one refused to release. The vehicle was parked but running. Standard transmission. Also happens when vehicle is moving.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 116,000 miles · OR

Airbag system service is illuminated on the dashboard however all the sensors were replaced several times as long as it says service airbags the system is not active nor working so a crash is guaranteed to kill you and the seatbelt retraction system is also affected it extends fine but in the event of a crash it will not lock even under hard braking this same problem exisists so if it wont lock you will feel the steering wheel on your face and chest I have made a chevy dealer aware of this but they said dont worry the system will work fine ignore the service airbag warning vehicle in motion on city street or highway driving the vehicle does not matter system has a flaw in it and gm wont fix it

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NC

While driving the car there are power/electrical surges. I have document this several times. The left rear tail lights repeatedly burns out, it doesn't just blow, it cracks and melts. To the point it literally melts the holder of the bulb. The surges are more frequent. I have to change burnt/ literally exploded bulbs ever 3-4 days. And I have called the chevy dealer and they have told me this is electrical. The power surges can happen anytime with out notice. I called the dealership and I was informed that there was a recall on electrical system for a chevy hhr but that my VIN number was not listed in this batch of recalls for electrical system malfunctions. I also called the chevy headquarters and they informed me its my issue, there is no recall for my car for this and its not covered under warrenty. So I asked im just to keep driving a car that has electrical surges, what if it surges to the gas tank or something. She said its not covered. So, I want it formally documented that a report was issued; since it is happening all the time. I have gotten pulled over twice in 2 months for this light. And there is nothing I can do about it. . These surges have been happening over the past year, I was told that may be the reason that my passenger seat belt locked up ( causing me to have to cut my daughter out of it) and the reason the windows will sometime stop operating. But will eventually start back.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Seat belts · 140,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and the seat belt tightened around her stomach. The contact attempted to unlatch the seat belt; however, the seat belt latch seized. The contact wiggled out of the seat. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 42,990 miles · MT · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact crashed into a retaining wall and another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact securely. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the doors could not be unlocked. The contact became trapped in the vehicle. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact sustained injuries to the knee, chest and arm. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,990. Kmj

Filed Sep 20, 2014 · Seat belts · 28,000 miles · CA

Front passenger seat belt was locked and would not allow for proper use; unable to pull out from the extractor. This has been an intermittent problem that continues to exist. This is a safety problem in that passenger is forced to ride without benefit of seat belt. The problem goes away and allows proper use of the belt usually within 2 days without any rhyme or reason. There seems to e no reason to trigger the problem and no reason why the problem resolves itself on it's own.

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Seat belts · 97,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt malfunctioned. The seat belt failed to un-latch when the release button was pushed. The failure has continued to reccured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 88,000 miles · WI

My car started with the ignition switch back in october with the key not shutting off the car and having to disconnect the battery to shut it off, took it into the dealer and they fixed it, but now things are getting scary. Every other day my car is telling me that the ABS systems needs fixed and that the traction control needs serviced. The breaks were replaced in december of 2013 and we were told that there is nothing else wrong with the car and now this.. Took it back to the dealer and they informed us that there is nothing wrong with it, but the lights come on and go off for no reason.. The passenger seat belt locks all the time and even after you unlatch it, it stays locked for some time. I am so frustrated over this issue and can't get any answers on it.

Filed Jan 31, 2014 · Airbags · 62,822 miles · KS

2009 chevy hhr , the air bag light come on and goes off multiple times a day. The passenger seat belt is locked up , I purchased the pos 3 months ago it has not had its first oil change yet. I have heard the wiring is a issue and its all built in mexico which makes me sleep well. Obviously its a big issue but im sure we don't want to make a big deal of air bags failing at 60,000 miles, lots of online complaints on air bags, if something happens to me in this crap car its been addressed with the gov. Don't buy hhrs there outsourced junk, matter of fact my 2003 2500hd is a crap pile too, with 90k on the clock, replaced almost everything electrical on it.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Seat belts · 38,914 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the passenger's side front seat belt would not extend to the latch mechanism. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,914.