2011 Chevrolet HHR Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR lists two engines and three trims: naturally aspirated flex-fuel inline-fours of 2.2 and 2.4 liters, 134 and 145 cubic inches, both twin-cam, in LS, LS Panel and LT versions of the two-door and four-door wagon. With the range this compact, the engine chapters branch once and the chassis, brake and body sections apply to everything, which shortens the path from a symptom to the specification that settles it.
Engines covered
- 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
- 2.4L inline-four (145 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel
Body styles covered
- 2-door wagon
- 4-door wagon
Trims covered
- LS
- LS Panel
- LT
Known issues on the 2011 HHR. Three recalls are on the federal record for this year, all of them centered on the ignition. The key can be taken out while the switch is not in the off position, which leaves the car able to roll away. Weight on the key ring can pull the switch from run into accessory, stalling the engine and leaving the air bags unable to deploy in a crash. Replacement switches sold for the repair share that weakness. Owners have logged 203 complaints, led by the fuel and propulsion system at 39, the electrical system at 29 and steering at 25.
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 k
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An i
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 461 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I PURCHASE CHEVY HHR IN GOOD CONDITIONS UNTIL I GOT ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS IMMERGING IN TO THE FREEWAY THE ACCELORATOR GOT STUCK ON 6RPM AND WAS SPEEDING 60MPH I TRIED TO SLOW DO
I PURCHASE CHEVY HHR IN GOOD CONDITIONS UNTIL I GOT ON THE FREEWAY. AS I WAS IMMERGING IN TO THE FREEWAY THE ACCELORATOR GOT STUCK ON 6RPM AND WAS SPEEDING 60MPH I TRIED TO SLOW DO
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 VEH
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 VEH
Showing the 4 most serious of 288 complaints filed with NHTSA.
