Chevrolet HHR problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 365 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Chevrolet HHR (2006–2011). The 2009 HHR has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
365
Recalls
3
Model years
6
Worst year
2009

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet HHR model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet HHR years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2009 Chevrolet HHR — 87 complaints, 5 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  2. 2008 Chevrolet HHR — 78 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  3. 2007 Chevrolet HHR — 50 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  4. 2010 Chevrolet HHR — 65 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
  5. 2011 Chevrolet HHR — 52 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (33 complaints).

Every Chevrolet HHR model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 HHR520102Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2010 HHR650103Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2009 HHR870523Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2008 HHR781102Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 HHR503022Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2006 HHR330102Steering

Most common Chevrolet HHR problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    237 complaints
  • Steering
    69 complaints
  • Electrical System
    32 complaints
  • Airbags
    15 complaints
  • Brakes
    11 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Suspension
    7 complaints
  • Lighting
    7 complaints
  • Engine
    7 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet HHR received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet HHR recalls

  • Recall 14V171000Apr 10, 20142,191,014 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

  • Recall 14V153000Mar 31, 20141,373,177 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V047000Feb 10, 20142,190,934 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology