2009 Chevrolet HHR Technical Service Bulletins

1,002 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10044226Jun 1, 2012Electrical system. Chevrolet/pontiac: see document search button for owner letter. A binding condition has occur between the housing and ignition lock cylinder which makes the ignition key difficult to turn or remove from ignition. *pe updated 8/13/12.
• 10044216Jun 1, 2012Electrical system. Chevrolet/pontiac: see document search button for owner letter. Between the housing and ignition lock cylinder, some vehicles may develop a binding condition which makes turning ignition key or removing it from the ignition, difficult. *pe updated 8/13/12. *pe updated 07/09/15
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10042287Mar 1, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Chevrolet: bulletin is inregards to information concerning the instrument panel cluster (ipc), where the sir/airbag indicator/light would be on. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10032332Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 6/6/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037144Nov 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the front and rear floor carpet may be wet due to a plugged hvac drain. *rm updated 02/06/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10039486Jun 1, 2011Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Gm: 2010-2011 hhr. The front door power locks will not unlock.
• 10039485Jun 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Gm: 2006-2011 hhr. The electronic stability control light is on with a stored trouble code. The stability control will be inoperative due to the tires or air pressure sensors.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10039029Apr 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Gm: 2009-2011 hhr. A service electronic stability control message is on and there may be a stored trouble code. This can be caused by the steering wheel being inadvertently recalibrated or the steering sensor being out of alignment.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10038511Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. It could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10036086Dec 1, 2010Electronic stability control. Chevrolet: engineering information-electronic stability control (esc) message displayed in driver information center (dic), dtc c046 set. Engineering attempting to determine root cause of the esc message. *pe updated 6/6/11.
• 10037417Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. There may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector.
• 10035444Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. Hhr:in rare cases the fuel gauge is naccurate or vehicle may run out of fuel at 1/8 tank. Vehicle may crank with no start. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10036444Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewood/opel: low turbocharger boost pressure or possible dtc p0299. Technicians may find dtc p0299 present. May also find the turbo wastegate actuator rod nut missing. Most parts of the turbocharger are not serviceable.
• 10036544Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewoo/opel: engine misfire/low compression. Technician should perform a compression test. Results may lead to cylinder with low compression (85-90psi). This may cause the misfire.
• 10034427Mar 1, 2010Air bags. Chevrolet: engineering information-sir/airbag indicator/light on, dtcs set. This concern only involves the sir/airbag indicator (shown below. Do not proceed with this bulletin if only the passenger airbag indicator is on. Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition.
• 10032460Sep 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control. Chevrolet: accelerator pedal is out of place or has unusual movement (replace ip module plate).
• 10032458Sep 1, 2009Brakes. Saturn/gmc/ pontiac/ chevrolet: brake pedal spongy, increased pedal travel, increased effort to stop (inspect for leaks, replace brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv), and bleed brake system). May be caused by air accumulating in the master cylinder or by a missing filter in the brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv).
• 10032431Sep 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. The concern may be intermittent. Other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. Three areas where wire chaffing can occur have been identified and confirmed.
• 10032884Aug 1, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: dtc p0011 (intake camshaft position (cmp) system performance) and/or p0014 (exhaust camshaft position (cmp) system performance). They may have followed esi diagnostics and/or the code(s) returned. They may have replaced the ecm with no change. *pe updated 7/26/10.
• 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers h2/h3 and saab 9-7x vehicles.
• 10033184Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: blocked shift, gear hop out 1st, 3rd, 5th gear or difficulty shifting. The shift lever on the manual transmissions roll pin can back out and contact the shift cover during a shift event. This can cause an incomplete, blocked shift or difficulty shifting the transmission.
• 10032186Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet: service update for inventory and customer vehicles charge air cooler inlet duct detachment - expires with base warranty.
• 10032897Jun 1, 2009Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Chevrolet: some vehicles driver side door lock rod/latch is inoperative or binding. If this condition is verified, use this side door lock quick check procedure to verify root cause and prevent unnecessary repairs to the latch.
• 10032886Jun 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: soft shifts, erratic shifts, dtc p1811. Vehicles with a hydramatic 4t45 transaxle may have soft shifts or shifts erratically. These conditions may appear intermittently or set a dtc p1811. During diagnosis, a low or high line pressure (actual versus desired) may be observed.
• 10032461Jun 1, 2009Engine cooling. Daewoo/opel/saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: turbocharger housing inlet flange cracks in partition wall.
• 10032335Jun 1, 2009Electrical system. Daewoo/saturn/opel/pontiac/chevrolet: instrument panel cluster (ipc) air bag indicator illuminated (install protective material). Upon performing a dtc check, the technician may find a b0012-02, b0012-oe or b0013-oe code stored in the supplemental inflatable restraints (sir) system. This condition may be caused by a short to ground in the yellow sir wiring harness. *pe updated 6/16/15.
• 10032558May 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet: difficult to shift or unable to select all gears. The transmission is difficult to shift and/or it cannot be shifted into all gears. This condition may be caused by a locator pin left in place that was meant to be removed at the assembly plant or a shift cable out of position. (cobalt ss/hhr ss).
• 10030747May 1, 2009Brakes. Chevrolet: after installation of the ohb brake kit per tsb 09-05-22-001a, a check engine light will be on and dtc p258b will be set. Following esi diagnostics may lead dealers to try reprogramming the ecm or ebcm and also replace the vacuum pump.
• 10030746May 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet/opel/saturn/cadillac/pontiac: a low battery condition on any of the above listed vehicles could potentially cause the sir light to come. The sdm under low power situations could set codes b0083 and b0084.
• 10030648May 1, 2009Steering. Chevrolet: the power steering is inoperative or the vehicle is hard to turn. This condition may have been noticed immediately after the vehicle was jump started.
• 10030788Apr 1, 2009Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 player, cell phones, tech 2, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtc b0074 0f; b101d or b0081 set.
• 10030112Apr 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. General motors: an automatic transmission concern of no movement, no reverse or slipping. These concerns may be due to an issue with the direct clutch.
• 10030104Apr 1, 2009Air bags. General motors: the sir light is illuminated. Dtc b0081 passenger presence system (pps) code stored (inspect pps system connectors).
• 10029965Feb 1, 2009Brakes. Chevrolet: hard brake pedal, extra effort needed to depress brake pedal on cold start up (add auxiliary vacuum pump).
• 10030004Nov 1, 2008Engine cooling. General motors: tech may encounter a vehicle with a low boost/power condition and/or dtc p0299 and or p0101 setting. This may be the result of a cracked or broken fitting at the turbocharger assembly.

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