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Turned the ignition key to shut engine off engine continued to run. Removed the fuse and later took to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch all was covered under warranty.
Went to turn ignition key to the off position and the vehicle would not shut off pulled fuse. Took vehicle the the dealer ship replaced ignition lock was covered under warranty.
Turned the ignition key to shut vehicle off and the engine kept running removed the fuse and later took to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch all was covered under warranty.
Turned ignition key to turn off would not shut off took the fuse out to turn off engine took it to the dealer they replaced the ignition switch warranty covered the work.
Vehicle would not turn off when ignition key was turned had to remove the fuse. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the switch it was covered under the warranty.
- Ft Stewart, GA, USA
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Went to turn the ignition key to the off position and it would not shut off removed fuses to turn the vehicle off took it to the dealer they replaced the switch and it was covered under the warranty.
Went to turn the ignition key to the off position and it would not shut off removed fuses to turn the vehicle off took it to the dealer they replaced the switch and it was covered under the warranty.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While parked the contact attempted turn the key in the ignition to shut the vehicle off but to no avail. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact disconnected the battery cable in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, but he was unable to shut off the ignition or remove the key. The contact removed the fuel fuses and disconnected the battery to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 39,000.
2010 Chevrolet HHR with 19,060 miles. Ignition was stuck in on position with engine running. Drove to dealership and the ignition assembly was replaced. I was out of the dealership within one hour and the repair was covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after shutting the vehicle off, the key would not remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,000. The VIN was unknown.
My 2010 HHR has experienced an ignition issue as well. I cannot get the key to turn back to the off position. I got home from work at midnight, put the car in park and when I tried to shut the car off it would not turn back. The only option I had was to pull the ECM fuse and disconnect the battery (or let it run out of gas). The gear shifter will allow me to shift between all gears but it won't turn off. All the electrical stay on, I have only owned this car for 3 months.
My 2010 Chevy HHR has experienced an ignition issue. The key, when the car is set to park, will not disengage. It remains on, with the only option being to let the car run out of gas/the battery to drain. The key will turn (as if to start the car), and the gear can be shifted from park to reverse, neutral, etc., but will not turn off. All systems stay on, potentially burning out electrical components or causing permanent engine damage. The only way to safely address the immediate issue is to disengage the fuses under the steering wheel, which many consumers may be unable to do.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated the keys became stuck in the ignition in the on position and he was unable to turn the vehicle off. The battery had to be disconnected in order to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no related recalls or warranties. The vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle would not turn off and he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned that he had to disconnect the battery in order to stop the engine. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.
I went to turn of my car after taking my wife to work, and the ignition would not turn off. I had to sit in my car for 5 hrs at the repair shop till they opened. This repair cost me $452 was told that the ignition was bad and the housing that the tumlers set in was bad. The traction light comes on and after about 2 min will go off. Tire monitor for tire pressure comes on and goes off now it is off for the left rear tire.
The key will not turn to the off position, can not turn off vehicle, have to disconnect fuel pump power and then disconnect the vehicle battery. Mfg knows of this problem and will not do anything with out charging large amount of money. I have been a mechanic for many years and have not seen this problem ever. I want to see a recall to correct this very dangerous condition.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated the key was stuck in the ignition and she was unable to turn the vehicle off. The battery and a fuse had to be disconnected and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace the cylinder which would cost $240. There were no recalls related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
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- Ft Stewart, GA, USA