Car won't shift out of Park, Key won't come out of ignition
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Car won't shift out of Park, Key won't come out of ignition
I grew up with Chevy's. The Jenning's of Jenning's Chevrolet were my next door neighbors while growing up. I have to say, I am getting more than a little discouraged with Chevy.
I have a 2008 HHR with 130,000 miles on it. I have replaced the headlights about ten times, the rear lights almost as much, the power steering motor had to be replaced -- $600 -- which went out while my 16 year old daughter was driving it -- she could have been killed -- and they are saying that my year is not included in the recall. REALLY?. Now the key gets stuck in the ignition and half the time the car won't move out of Park. I am going to the dealer today to see what's up, but I don't have the money to do any more than the usual maintenance on this car!
In the meantime, I am driving a 1985 Chrysler mini-van that I bought used, and it runs like a champ.
Maybe my car was made on a Monday, and everyone on the line wasn't feeling so hot. Whatever the reason, I am very discouraged with this car.
I have a 2008 HHR with 130,000 miles on it. I have replaced the headlights about ten times, the rear lights almost as much, the power steering motor had to be replaced -- $600 -- which went out while my 16 year old daughter was driving it -- she could have been killed -- and they are saying that my year is not included in the recall. REALLY?. Now the key gets stuck in the ignition and half the time the car won't move out of Park. I am going to the dealer today to see what's up, but I don't have the money to do any more than the usual maintenance on this car!
In the meantime, I am driving a 1985 Chrysler mini-van that I bought used, and it runs like a champ.
Maybe my car was made on a Monday, and everyone on the line wasn't feeling so hot. Whatever the reason, I am very discouraged with this car.
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I hope you know about those Chrysler mini van transmissions. There are 2 types; ones that haven't broken yet and ones that are in junkyards.
Get educated about the current recalls before you start slamming thing around. The shifter thing can be partially fixed with some WD40.
Get educated about the current recalls before you start slamming thing around. The shifter thing can be partially fixed with some WD40.
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From: Detroit, Michigan USA
I grew up with Chevy's. The Jenning's of Jenning's Chevrolet were my next door neighbors while growing up. I have to say, I am getting more than a little discouraged with Chevy.
I have a 2008 HHR with 130,000 miles on it. I have replaced the headlights about ten times, the rear lights almost as much, the power steering motor had to be replaced -- $600 -- which went out while my 16 year old daughter was driving it -- she could have been killed -- and they are saying that my year is not included in the recall. REALLY?. Now the key gets stuck in the ignition and half the time the car won't move out of Park. I am going to the dealer today to see what's up, but I don't have the money to do any more than the usual maintenance on this car!
In the meantime, I am driving a 1985 Chrysler mini-van that I bought used, and it runs like a champ.
Maybe my car was made on a Monday, and everyone on the line wasn't feeling so hot. Whatever the reason, I am very discouraged with this car.
I have a 2008 HHR with 130,000 miles on it. I have replaced the headlights about ten times, the rear lights almost as much, the power steering motor had to be replaced -- $600 -- which went out while my 16 year old daughter was driving it -- she could have been killed -- and they are saying that my year is not included in the recall. REALLY?. Now the key gets stuck in the ignition and half the time the car won't move out of Park. I am going to the dealer today to see what's up, but I don't have the money to do any more than the usual maintenance on this car!
In the meantime, I am driving a 1985 Chrysler mini-van that I bought used, and it runs like a champ.
Maybe my car was made on a Monday, and everyone on the line wasn't feeling so hot. Whatever the reason, I am very discouraged with this car.
I apologize for these issues that you are facing with your HHR. I would be happy to help you. Can you please send me a PM with your VIN, contact info and a preferred dealership to call? I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon to possibly discuss some options for you.
Patsy G
Chevrolet Customer Care
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