2011 CHEVROLET HHR Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2011 CHEVROLET HHR
6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
Heading home , going over the bridge @ 20mph from the nationals field going south bound heading towards south capital exit. Traveling On the right side of the road , I approached and drove over the metal sewer drainage that’s not properly in the ground leveled which caused damage to my vehicles suspension. Immediately after the impact , I started hearing a strange noise as well as when I moved the steering wheel. I took my vehicle to Sears auto center on 7/01/21to be evaluated and explained the incident. I couldn’t avoid the drainage due to another vehicle was on the left side of the road . I had to pay $1,111.92 out of my pocket and would like my money back. This drainage isn’t in the ground properly which caused the problem to my vehicle. Is unavoidable especially if there’s an vehicle directly across from you.
ON WEDNESDAY 3/19/2014 I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE THIS HHR THAT I DIDN'T WANT. I DROVE OFF ORR LOT N IT WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT BAD, N WAS JUMPIN ALL OVER THE ROAD. I TOLD ORR BOUT IT NEXT DAY, N WAS TOLD IM STUCK WIT THE CAR. KEPT GETN PULLED OVER BY POLICE, ON MONDAY 4/30/14 SHERIFF PULLED ME OVER CAUSE CAR NEARLY WENT INTO DITCH, HE TOLD ME N MY BF THAT THIS CAR IS A ROAD HAZARD N DANGEROUS, FOR THE MANUFACTURE TO FIX THE PROBLEM OR PUT ME N ANOTHER VEHICLE. TOOK IT BACK TO ORR N THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LOOK AT IT!! I HA, SO HE GOT A TRUCK. I'VE A 3 YR OLD LIL GIRL N IF WE HAVE ACCIDENT, SOMEONE WILL PAY! THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS WORE ON SIDE ONLY, FRONT POPS, MOTOR SHAKES, AND U CAN SMELL FOUL FUMES COMIN...
I BOUGHT MY 2011 CHEVY HHR FROM CARMAX. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED IT, IT WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT. THEY DID AN ALIGNMENT AND AFTER IT WAS STILL PULLING TO THE LEFT. THEY REPLACED ALL OF THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS AND REALIGNED IT. IT IS STILL PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THEY HAVE NO REASONING BEHIND IT AND THEY CAN NOT FIX THE ISSUE. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS!! *TR
MERGING INTO TRAFFIC CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME I PRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE RENTAL JUST CONTINUE TO SLIDE INTO THE CAR CAUSING REAR END ACCIDENT WARNING LIGHTS IN DASH CONTROL TRACTION SERVICE AND ENGINE SERVICE SOON LOW OILS LIGHTS LOUD NOISE FROM BRAKES LOINS NOISE FROM UNDERPARTS
I BOUGHT THE HHR WITH 12000 MILES ON IT, FROM A GM DEALER. I TOLD THEM THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX IT. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS WITHIN TOLERANCES. STILL PULLS TO THE LEFT. ALSO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE IS WEARING OUT, BUT NOT THE OTHERS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 03/14/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, HE REPORTED TO THE SALESPERSON, THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT AND SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE STEERING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FOUND AND CORRECTED. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 1000 MILES. WHEN THE CONSUMER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY FOUND THE ALIGNMENT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THE REPAIR WAS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE...
Other 2011 CHEVROLET HHR Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
42 complaints
Electrical System
37 complaints
Air Bags
29 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
23 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Service Brakes
12 complaints
Structurebody
12 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Structurebodydoor
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint