2009 Chevrolet HHR Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2009 Chevrolet HHR Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Campaign #14V17100010/04/2014

AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

Campaign #14V04700010/02/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

Campaign #14E02100030/04/2014

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Campaign #14V15300031/03/2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

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".

Campaign #09V07300006/03/2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Chevrolet HHR has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047), Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153), Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073). Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet HHR reliable?

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047) and Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153) and Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073) and Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171) and Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047)?

Certain 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR ignition switches can move out of Run because of key-ring weight or a jarring event, shutting off the engine and preventing air-bag deployment in a crash. Severity: high.

What is the 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153)?

Certain non-turbo 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR vehicles can suddenly lose electric power-steering assist while driving. Manual steering remains, but low-speed effort increases. Severity: high.

What is the 2009 Chevrolet HHR Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073)?

Certain 2009 Chevrolet HHR transmission shift-cable adjustment clips may not be fully engaged. The lever can indicate Park while the transmission is not actually in Park, allowing rollaway. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171)?

Certain 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR ignition lock cylinders allow the key to be removed when the ignition is not in Off. A vehicle not secured in the correct gear can roll away. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021)?

Certain UCI-FRAM replacement ignition switches sold under specified Wells, Duralast, Airtex and Carquest part numbers for 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR applications can move out of Run, stall the engine and disable the air bags. Severity: high.

2009 Chevrolet HHR Problems: 5 Issues Every Owner Should Know

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?

Is the Chevrolet HHR reliable?

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047)?

What is the 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153)?

What is the 2009 Chevrolet HHR Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073)?

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171)?

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021)?