2011 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2011 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1077404
 Internal NHTSA #10597175
 ManufacurerGeneral Motors LLC
 BrandCHEVROLET
 ModelHHR
 Model Year2011
 File date01/02/14
 ComponentENGINE
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problem2011 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 Occurences3
Source of the issueCONSUMER LETTER
 City and StateLOUISVILLE, 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?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase01/02/13
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders4
Drive train typeFWD
Transmission type
 Vehicle speed
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's nameWEST CHEVROLET, INC
 Dealer's telephone number865-970-9378
 Dealer's cityALCOA
 Dealer's state codeTN
 Dealer's ZIP code37701
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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