Problems with 2007 Chevrolet HHR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system ). the dealer informed the contact that the part needed was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. the contact did not experience any failure.

2007 chevrolet hhr. consumer writes in regards to power steering, ignition switch and door handle problems. *smd the consumer also stated, she experienced brake problems and the windows were leaking, also there were electrical and fuse problems. the door handles snapped off in the consumers hands. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2007 chevrolet hhr. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he was involved in an accident last year and the air bags did not deploy. the consumer stated he was rear ended and he was hit so hard, that his head hit the steering wheel. *jb

Non of what you've listed above, apply.. i'm upset about how long this process has taken.. i understand that this has been held back since 2007 and gm was aware of their own wrong doing! but i called to set up an appointment locally and they tell me that the parts are still on order.. i cant afford a rental! now people including myself are operating on fear.. my airbag light blinks off and on from time to time. the key at times want turn in the ignition!! i like this car, but no longer., why doesn't gm offer loaner cars to us all until they fix the issue that they caused... scared of dyeing in raleigh, nc. *tr

I replace the ignition switch on a private mechanic. i would like to sent the receipt so i can get reimburse. *tr

I have a 2007 chevy hhr. i've had the fuel pump replaced. but not many others. until now there is a chime and the power steering indicator on the dash comes on and the power steering assist goes off. at first it was once in awhile. now i can drive 30 seconds to 10 min and the power assist goes out. i restart and it comes back for a moment or so. all the way to work no power steering assist. on the way home it worked fine. i can't find any pattern to it. key in the ignition only as stated in the recall notice i received about the power steering going out. everything on the key chain it seems to work more often than not. i have contacted a chevy dealership and chevy. but since my vin is not on the power steering recall i will have to pay for it out of pocket. which i do not have the money after i did my taxes. this is obviously an issue and needs to be fixed. i found a notice on the gm website that listed the 2006-2007 hhr to have lifetime warranty on the power steering. but since there is no recall on it i am out of luck. i sent the article to the chevy dealership and they won't do anything because the vin isn't listed. as far as i am concerned this should be covered. far too many people have had this issue fo it not to be covered to some extent. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the vehicle was not serviced under the recall because the remedy part was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount time to perform the recall repair. the dealer advised the contact that the part was not available and placed her on a waiting list. the manufacturer was not notified of the delay. there were no failures.

Tried to contact general motors hot line 800-222-1020 spoke with rep about ignition issues currently on this 2007 chevy hhr . i was told their is no recall for this vehicle ?? yet the information appeared in usa today specifying these vehicles . i have exp . dead switch when attempting to start this car , happens sometimes inconsistent . dealer has had no input as to repair ? as it is inconsistent , i purchased vehicle used only 5 mo. ago . i am concerned as to what is correct info ? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the engine was turned on to allow the vehicle to warm up and after approximately 5 minutes, the vehicle stalled. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 128,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder, restart the engine and resume normally. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact indicated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall under nhtsa campaign number 14v047000(air bags , electrical system). the failure mileage was 116,284. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to steer on multiple occasions and the instrument panel failed intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

As i was driving home on the highway, the power steering light went on and then i lost power steering. i pulled it over to the side of the road and turned the car off. after waiting a few minutes, i turned the car back on. it was fine - for a bit. during my 21 mile commute, this happened 4 times. every time, i lost power steering, pulled the car to the side of the road, and turned it off. each time i turned it on, it was fine for a bit. this is very unsafe due to the lack of steering - it felt like i was driving a tractor each time this happened and turning corners was very difficult. once i got home, we checked the owner's manual and it stated that when this happens, the electronic power steering device is faulting. we checked on the internet to find out how to purchase that part and discovered that there are several reports claims that the 2007-2009 hhr and cobalts have this same issue. so, we called and purchased a part from the chevrolet dealership in elburn. i asked them about how to make a complaint and i was led to discuss this with gm and make a complaint. then, i am making a complaint with your company as well. *tr

on march 27, 2014, while driving at the speed of 45mph, the steering wheel became hard to turn. this is the third time of this particular incident. the first incident happened around november 2013. each time the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer to be fixed. now i have noticed the coolant temperature displaying under the mileage panel of 95 to 200 degrees. *tr

2007 chevrolet hhr. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and during accident air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated she rear ended. she was hit so hard, the other vehicle's license plate, left an imprint in her bumper. the air bags did not deploy. shortly after, the power steering would go out. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where a part was replaced. however, the steering issued returned, while driving, the steering wheel started moving back and forth, and she was unable to control it, and consequently, the vehicle flipped over. *jb

I bought my car a week ago. drove it home with no incident. then drove it was on the highway to take my elderly mother to an airport 40 miles away. after seeing her off, i went to get my new car washed. then got back onto the i-5 and drove about 3 miles, when i heard a tone and the dash board under the speedometer lit up, stating i had lost power steering. i was in the middle lane of six lanes, going 60 miles an hours in a brand new to me car i was not used to driving, in congested commuter traffic. i am not strong. i was scared out of my mind. luckily i was on a straight away. i put on my hazard lights and people eventually let me over. i took the next off ramp and managed my way home on frontage roads and side streets, which of course took forever. arriving home i turned the ignition off and cried with relief and frustration. then i turned the ignition back on to see what the message on the dash was again and it was gone. i'm terrified to drive this car again. and everything thing i've read online since, said that if the shop doesn't see the message or duplicate the problem, they can't fix it, equalling money wasted. this problem is not new, highly dangerous and recalled in at least one of chevrolet's other cars and recalled on the hhr in canada. why not here??? aren't americans as valuable as canadians??? please make this a recall and contact me when you do. i have a car i can't drive without fear and can't sell in good conscience. i am older, in poor health and without much money, i feel that i have been cheated. no one should be allowed to sell unsafe cars any where!!! i also feel this problem is why chevrolet is discontinuing the hhr, and leaving us out in the cold with their mistake. does someone have to die for a recall??? i feel it was close in my case!!! *i will begrudgingly be taking it to a dealer for repair. what else can i do? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the key could not be released from the ignition. the contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to power off due to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 94,000.

The power steering light came on and lost power steering it could still be driven but every time i was driving i have to pull over stop the car restarted and then it'll do it again every five minutes it's been doing it since last year, around this time for about a week and now it's doing it every day. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was water on the floorboard of the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the blower motor failed to function. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Power steering abruptly failed at low speeds, and did not resume working when vehicle was shut off and restarted. *tr

2007 chevrolet hhr. consumer writes in regards to vehicle had an ignition problem since the time of purchase. *smd the consumer stated one of the keys would not work and the other key would get stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on many occasions. however, the consumer was informed there was nothing wrong. the consumer stated her granddaughter were involved in an accident while driving the vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. *jb

While driving power steering began cutting out and then would come back on after restarting, but eventually failed completely. the car is now very difficult to steer at slow speeds or hard turns. apparently this model has a history with this problem but gm will not cover it. *tr

Dash lights up on message board power steering, it quits work , but will turn manually but hard. cut the car off and start again and it works???? some said it the square fuse gone and to replace it???? *tr

We took our 2007 chevrolet hhr into the dealership as the recall noticed prescribed. my wife waited 1 1/2 hours for the repair. the dealer ship personnel returned asking my wife for the, quote: "old keys because they will no longer work after the repair" then handing her a new set of keys after surrendering the old keys. when my wife returned home the ignition switch still did not work as the switch tumbler would not release the key in the park position as before the "faulty ignition switch had been replaced". i still had one of the original ignition keys , as told by the dealership "it wouldn't work"... i placed the old key in the ignition switch and it started the car. it would not release the old key as before the "r&r". all we received imo was a new set of keys & false hope that the general motors defects had been resolved. the hhr still has the same defects as it did before taking it to the dealership. (smoke & mirrors no resolve). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact also mentioned that the headlights and instrumental panel lights intermittently failed and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the failures. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

We purchased this vehicle used in late 2009 with approximately 30000 miles. a couple years into ownership the car engine began shutting off while driving unexpectedly, 4 times during left hand turns where we were turning into parking lots or driving over a dip in the road. once over a pothole. it's very scary , left hand turns are dangerous maneuvers anyways , let alone having your car stall while doing it. these incidents occurred before we ever heard of recall. we received the notices in the mail , but parts were not available and the dealer is clearly overwhelmed and annoyed. our first contact was incredibly rude and put my husband on hold for twenty minutes and then basically said don't call us we will call you and hung up on him.. in may the power steering issue happened while i was driving on the freeway traveling 65mph on a freeway curve during heavy winds . the chime sound was followed by the error message and i became very afraid and the car was very hard to steer. i finally got to shoulder after completely panicking because i did not understand what happened. the car will resume normal operation after turning off for a period and restarting, but it's just a matter of time till it happens again. the recall on the steering is not being covered because my model year is not included in recall even though gm is covering it in other 2007???? makes no sense. i'm told that they are extending lifetime warranty to original owner but most of these model years are already in resale market so we are excluded, so i guess this will fall on our pockets. . i am very annoyed and i refuse to drive my kids around in this death trap anymore. i asked for loaner finally. i'm done with this thing. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle various times in order to remove the key. the failure occured intermittently but had become progressively worse with time. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

2007 chevrolet hhr. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated when she arrived at her place of business, she could not turn the ignition off. she was forced to drive to the local dealership for a diagnosis. according to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder and shifter were replaced. the consumer s seeking reimbursement, of in light of the widely publicized recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the key would not release from the ignition. the contact placed the gear in drive and drove to the dealer. the diagnostic report was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 46,900. updated 07/06/12 *bf the consumer stated the shifter button would not engage shift and the shift lever would move through all the gears. the dealer replaced the ignition assembly. updated 07/16/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed and prevented the key from being released from the ignition. the dealer replaced the gear shifter. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,728. the current mileage was 58,043. updated 04/29/14*lj *tr

Ignition key stuck in ignition. couldn't remove it. took it to dealer, friendly chevrolet to have them look at it. the chevrolet mechanic found the park lock switch defective on the transmission shifter. the transmission shifter assembly had to be replaced. the service writer said it's a common ocurance on coblt and hhrs. an internet search provided the same results; a common problem with these cars. if you can't get the key out you can't leave your car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the steering wheel would become difficult to turn and the key would become lodged in the ignition. the dealer repaired the failure by replacing the ignition switch and the power steering pump. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the engine stalled and could not be restarted. the failure was recurring. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure after 24 days and the manufacturer installed a computer board in the vehicle to register any failure codes but to no avail. the failure persisted. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the vehicle was not serviced per the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000...updated 04-24-14*bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and shut off. the contact also stated that the key would not remove from the ignition once the vehicle was shut off. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to diagnose the ignition failure. the mechanic did, however, state that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 133,000. the vin was unavailable.

The power steering indicator came on and then the power steering went out. i took the car to an auto parts store, a worker there said that chevy had a recall on the cobalt for the same issue, but there is no recall for the chevy hhr. there are other people with this same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the speedometer displayed incorrect readings, the steering wheel would become difficult to turn, and the vehicle would stall. in addition, the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure because the failure occurred on an intermittent basis. the failure and the current mileages were 43,000.

2007 chevrolet hhr. unable to remove key from ignition. had to get car towed. *ta the shifter and power steering fuse was replaced. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

I have a 2007 chevy hhr and bought it used at a chevrolet dealer in winslow, arizona in 2009. and i've been reading about problems with this car. i've only had the car for almost 2 yrs. my key gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out after i park the car. i noticed the problem last summer and took it to the dealership. they just told me how to get the key out. there was a cover under the steering column and the auto guy showed me the little pin. he told me to push the pin toward the driver window and this will release the key to the "off" position and the key will then release. it has been occurring more frequently and now it occurs everytime i turn the car off and try to turn the key to the "off" position. i've read it has to do something with the gear shift. my gear shift also gets locked in the park position. gmc has recalled the 2009 chevy hhr's with this same problem. i think all hhr's should be recalled and fixed for no charge.. this is a very dangerous problem. the traffic safety administration needs to look into this safety problem. thank you for your time in reading this email... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. he depressed an unknown switch under the steering column and was finally able to remove the key. the manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for further assistance. the dealer replaced the shifter assembly. the failure mileage was 32,600 and the current mileage was 32,700. updated 12/19/11 *cn the consumer stated the problem was the gear shift control. when the micro safety switch was inoperative, the gear shift lever may be moved from park all the way through the other gears. if the emergency brake was not set, the vehicle would move. updated 02/04/15

Key will not remove from lock in ignition when car is placed in park. *tr

2007 chevrolet hhr the shifter will not lock into gear and key is stuck in ignition. this is a major safety hazard as seeing while you are driving you can go into any gear at anytime if it is accidentally bumped which can cause a major accident. i had to unhook the battery to turn everything off since the key will not come out of ignition. *tr

In aug of 2010 i replaced the ignition switch cylinder. the key was stuck in the ignition and i could not remove it without replacing . in jan 2012 power steering went out and key in ignition again i took to gm dealer on a recall notice, but apparently not my vin so i had to pay $320.00 out of pocket to fix. 4-2014 my power steering has been out multiple times usually can repair by replacing the fuse. but this time i have been driving for 4 months without power steering and replacing fuse does not fix. waiting on parts for recall but none available yet. also my inside passenger door handle broke 1 yr ago and cannot open door from the inside . i have know that this has happened in at least 4 other hhr owners cars also . *js

When putting the car in park, the key would not remove from the ignition. also, the car could be shifted through the gears without pressing the button on the shifter. there is a safety issue in that the gear shift can be bumped into and out of various gears. after opening the center console, i discovered that the plastic plunger that goes down through the shifter had broken, and in the process allowed the metal pin that closes the contact with the ignition to come loose. this has occurred approximately 6 - 10 times in the past 2 weeks, with increasing frequency. i called the local dealership, terry labonte chevy in greensboro, nc only to be told that i had probably spilled some liquid. *tr

Driving 2007 chevy hhr car completely quits running - stalls in traffic. it has occurred at least 5 times on side streets and in 40 mph traffic - very dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the strut assemblies failed on the vehicle. during the failure, the contact heard an intermittent loud noise near the front of the vehicle. additionally, the vehicle stalled while turning at an unknown speed. the dealer stated that the front strut assemblies needed to be replaced for the fourth time. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. updated 09/05/14*lj updated 12/4/2014 *js

While working on my car and cleaning i discovered i am driving a bomb. the battery is located in the spare tire compartment directly over the gas tank a rear end collision would set off an immediate fire or exlplosion from an electrical short, spark, or battery explosion, should the gas tank or any connections to be broken. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that the key fails to release from the ignition unless a button under the steering wheel is touched. the contact also hears a strange noise underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. the noise is heard each morning, when driving over bumps, and after the vehicle has been parked for days. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 50,000.

The chevy hhr should be recalled i will right to my congressman, new paper my senator and everyone else until you recall the chevy hhr for cutting off for no apparent reason while driving, i almost got into an accident while driving and my car shut off when passing over a bump, or driving in front of a truck and it just shutting off, it has shut off approx 28 times and still going strong and no one wants to do anything not even gm and other gm owners have the same problem corroded plugs, faulty remote controls key fob battery low, gear shift had to be change, does some have to die for help or be mauled in a accident. when are you going to do something. gm don't car the dealer says i was sold a demo car but it was a rental car. they lie, white chevrolet in roanoke rapids nc they need to buy the car back and reimburse me for the headaches and inconvenience. *tr