Mine does it alot. Took it to the dealer on Monday and they couldn't find the problem. Tuesday afternoon it happened twice. Back to the dealer. I like the car, just hate dealing with the dealer.

 

I tell ya, this group is so on the ball with good info...I'm also having the hard start issue, been a few weeks now and I 1st felt it had to be the fuel pump or filter....EMC ? the acronym is not coming to me...what does EMC stand for...thanks !

 

I think you mean ECM Electronic Controle Module (computer)

 

yeah, that too !

thanks !

 

Read this post a couple times just to see there's a problem.

DOING THAT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM!!!

Now I have the hard start issue. Same thing here I don't hold the key, I basically just bump it. It's tries to start for about 3 sec and stops. Then the second time it fires right up. I had it parked for an hour and a half today and then remote started it as I walked up. Sounded like intermitant firing from the exhaust, but finally stumbled to a smooth running condition.

First thing I thought of was the fuel pressure bleeding down. This is going to be very annoying if your trying to remote start to warm the car up.

Anyone know if there is a TSB yet? Also, you guys that do have the cars with this problem. When did you purchase it. Maybe it's a bad run of pumps.

 

I took it to the dealership on Wednesday for the A/C line change, and had them order a fuel pump also. It stayed the night and I hope to get it back today. After printing out this form, they found that the fuel pump has a problem with the pressure bleeding off or not holding pressure. I had to tell them what the problem was. Thanks for all the HHR members. They are also ordering a new center storage box, becaust the latch just broke. I only have 6300 miles on it. What next? I know there can be problems with any new car, ant that what warranty is for, but it is a inconvince to have to keep going back to the dealership for repairs. Next time, I will make a list and have all repairs done at one time. I hope it's done today. I got a Colbalt as a rental, it's like the HHR (ha,ha)

 

I have tons of problems with mine and I only have 900 miles on it.
whisle from both mirrors, loose spoiler, misaligned fender and running boards, part of the front bumper pops up (by the headlight), bad headlight switch, bad fuel pump, and the worst.....bad CV joint in the passenger axle (half-shaft).

as for the remote start and this fuel pump issue it wouldn't be a problem because all remote starts I have seen (including the HHR), the ignition turns on before starting specifically to insure there is enough fuel pressure before starting.

 

I also have the bad fuel pump and both my CV joints are clicking, but I know what thats from. Shhhhhh Know one tell my dearler and there shop what I've been doing.LOL

 

Well that's what it's designed to do, but mine still cranks for about 5 sec before starting. That's quite a while when your staring at your watch and listening to your new engine wear itself.

 

(copied from other post)

A TSB just came out for the fuel pumps. I'll have a copy of it tomorrow to post up. My pump is getting ordered but arrival date is unknown as these are in high demand.

BTW they wanted me to take the car back until the part came in. WTF ever. Needless to say I have a nice rental until my pump comes in. I just let them know nicely that I was not going to cause any needless wear on a new car. Mine was VERY rough on startup though.