Chevrolet HHR Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet HHR across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (82). The words owners use most often: “gear shift” (15% of reports).
- 191power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gear shift: mentioned in 28 of 191 complaints (15%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 19 of 191 complaints (10%)
- Remove key: mentioned in 18 of 191 complaints (9%)
- Stuck ignition: mentioned in 15 of 191 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 170 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 191 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet HHR power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Model years: 2009
Problem: General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicles safety standard 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
Risk: The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle could roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the shift cable adjustment clip is fully engaged. In the event that the clip does not engage, the shift cable will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before march 24, 2009. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the front passengerâs side door would not open while using the interior door latch. The contact stated while using the…
Out of no where, speed odometer went to flashing and car would not speed up even when pushing the gas... Had it checked and was told to check to see if there was a recall because mechanic could not find anything wrong with it. It stopped working while on the highway, had to tow it home because was…
The fuel line on my vehicle developed a leak at the left rear tire. I had to buy and install an aftermarket fuel line kit. I found that the metal fuel line has rusted through. When removing the old fuel line the purge line broke open at a rusty area. These two lines and a brake line run through a…
While driving on the major roadway in 5:00 traffic after work and while stopped to go forward in the car wash the power steering light gave a warning then dis engaged and steering was almost impossible. I read the owners manual and it said to turn the car back on and turn the wheel a couple times…
I can't drive my car because the transmission shifts hard and is dangerous because the speed is fast the slow plus it just about breaks my neck when it shifts. It was about a day or two when i finally noticed it. I only drove it about one mile. My car only has 47,942 mi. On it and gm isn't helping.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet HHRs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 191 owner complaints about power train for the Chevrolet HHR. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet HHR power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “gear shift”, in 28 of 191 complaints, followed by “steering column” (19).
Other Chevrolet HHR problems
- Steering problems (1,562)
- Electrical System problems (750)
- Air Bags problems (332)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (316)
- Structure problems (261)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (145)
- Engine problems (133)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (131)
See all Chevrolet HHR problems.