Chevrolet HHR won't start problems

Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Fuel system · MI

Leaking fuel tank and lines. Very hazardous smell and liquid performance of vehicle won't start.

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · IN

Vehicle stationary. Noticed strong smell of fuel coming from exterior of the vehicle and a leak spot around the rear passenger side wheel. Moved the vehicle to insure the spot and smell was indeed coming from the hhr. Smell definitely coming from the hhr, not sure of the spot (was not setting in new location very long). Took the vehicle to the local car wash to clean (in case the smell was due to the possibility the fuel tank was overfilled during refueling). Drove the vehicle as normal for several weeks. Noticed the smell and spot again after parking for an extended period of time, the spot was much larger and smell was much stronger. Decided to move the vehicle further from the house (for safety reasons) until I could investigate further. Moved the vehicle to a remote driveway. It sat for several weeks, was going to move the vehicle back to the drive in front of the garage, so I could check work on it. The smell was very strong and the spot was very large. The vehicle would not start, it was out of fuel. When it was previously moved to the remote driveway, it had at least 1/4 tank of of fuel. This means that all of that fuel was in the driveway. I was glad I had moved it and that my granddaughter was never in the vehicle when I had been driving it weeks earlier. Had some friends help me get it moved back to where I could work on it. Found that the leak was somewhere above the passenger rear wheel under a foil like heat shield. Checked on-line, found there was a the federal safety agency investagation on this issue. Really - investagation! This leak is in close proximity of the exhaust system. The reason for the heat shield in the first place. Really glad my granddaughter had not been a passenger for sometime. Further 'investagation' on-line, this is very common issue on several models, especially in the midwest due to salt use for snow removal.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Driver assistance · 197,000 miles · NC

While driving the ESC came on then it said service ESC then the car cut off and wouldn't start everything just locked up while on the road

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

For the past few months I noticed my power steering, cruise control being cut off and jerking with my car. But up til the beginning of august my car wouldn't start, it would crank but not start. Come august 18th my car compllife roy won't start. There was a recall on my vehicle and the previous owner took in the car for the recall but now it's acting up again. Multiple time where I loose control of my car and or the car would slow down to the point it felt like I was stopping then it would jerk. I thought the dealership could fix this but they can not, gm, rigth way and etc are not helping. I'm terrified my car won't work and also it'll be dangerous to drive.

Filed Dec 10, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

The car was purchased in january 2016 & was gave to me via my grandpas will after he passed away in july 2016. The car never ran correctly & it was parked for a total of 9 months, while getting worked on in the meantime. Ive put almost 1000 into this car & replaced every part it needed. Now the car wont start & shows the air bag icon is always on while the car tells me that my ecs is "off" & service ecs. I own the vehicle & it is paid off.

Filed Nov 23, 2017 · 80,000 miles · FL

Both front inside door handles broke off on separate occasions. The only way out was to lower the window and open from the outside. The situation could be an extreme hazard should the vehicle be on fire or under water. What if in a cold climate the window was froze? What if the vehicle was in an accident and wouldn't start therefore the window wouldn't work. What if a elderly person or a child was in the passenger seat and was unable to lower the window and open from the outside? Internet research shows numerous other incidents of the same problem. The potential for life and death is likely, not to mention nearly $600 for repairs. Vehicles are equipped with door handles for a purpose.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Transmission · VA

The shift lever shows the vehicle in park but the actual gear is reverse because the transmission shift cable adjustment clip has become dislodged from its position and will not engage to the proper gear. As a result the vehicle will not start and it will also roll backwards without engaging the parking brake. It was stationary when I was attempting to park it but it then rolled backwards down a hill because it was not engaging in park and almost hit another vehicle before I could apply the parking brake. This issue is the same issue that is part of a recall 09v073000 for my specific vehicle; however it doesn't include my year or VIN so the dealers are not trying to repair it for me without cost.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · GA

My 2006 chevrolet hhr's display kept flashing "check charge sys" and "battery saver on." a mechanic said to replace the battery. I did before embarking on a 200-mile weekend trip. About 30 miles into the trip, both displays returned. But the hhr performed normally. About 170 miles into my trip, I stopped to eat. My hhr would not crank. A teen offered a jump. Car started, but the gear lock kept it in park. With modest pressure, I was able to shift. About 3 miles later on a divided highway, I experienced difficult steering, door locks went up and down, then silence. Everything shut down. Luckily, traffic was light and from the right lane, I was able to steer my hhr off the highway. Had this been at night, in heavy traffic, rain or at a higher speed, I believe my life or others would have been in danger. My car was towed, and this mechanic replaced the alternator. Chevrolet's display should have warned "alternator failure." and my gear lock was so flimsy, it failed in preventing me from driving. Now, I have a gear shift with no protection from accidental shifting, and my key is stuck in the ignition. I do not wish to be a statistic. Please feel free to contact me if further details are needed.

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