Issue ID | 1077404 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10597175 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | HHR |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 01/02/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2011 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated while driving, she noticed the vehicle exhibit a boost/jerk type movement, and it made a strange noise. When she took the vehicle to the dealer, she was informed the problem was a spark plug and they fixed it. However, one night while driving, the vehicle once again exhibited the same boost/jerk movement, as if she suddenly hit the brake, as the vehicle was losing speed, until it shut down completely. She was able to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and re-started it again with no problem. A month later, the same thing happened, only that time, the electronic stability control light started blinking, followed by a strange noise. The electronic stability control light illuminated again in may 2014. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | LOUISVILLE, TN |
VIN pattern | 3GNBACFU7BSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/02/13 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Location of tire code | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
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Dealer's name | WEST CHEVROLET, INC |
Dealer's telephone number | 865-970-9378 |
Dealer's city | ALCOA |
Dealer's state code | TN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 37701 |