Issue ID | 1095439 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10618972 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | HHR |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 10/04/13 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than five times, which resulted in two crashes. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after each crash. The first crash occurred when the vehicle stalled and struck the front of another vehicle. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly. The contact and passenger sustained minor injuries. The second crash occurred when the vehicle stalled and was crashed into a tree. Police reports were filed for both crashes. The contact sustained minor injuries and the passenger sustained a broken shoulder. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was repaired after both crashes. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage and speed were unknown. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
VIN pattern | 3GNBABFW0BSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 05/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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