Chevrolet HHR recalls and problems
7 recalls and 3,575 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
3,575
Crashes reported
171
Fires reported
29
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Chevrolet HHR by year
Most reported Chevrolet HHR problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,592 | |
| Electrical System | 764 | |
| Air Bags | 332 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 316 | |
| Structure | 251 | |
| Power Train | 193 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 139 | |
| Engine | 133 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 123 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 95 |
All Chevrolet HHR recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-171 | Apr 10, 2014 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. |
| 14V-153 | Mar 31, 2014 | 2009–2010 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009… |
| 14V-047 | Feb 10, 2014 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags, Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 09V-073 | Mar 6, 2009 | 2009 | Power Train | General motors is recalling 276,729 my 2009 buick enclave, chevrolet cobalt, hhr, malibu, traverse, gmc acadia, pontiac g5, g6 and saturn aura and outlook passenger vehicles. |
| 08V-444 | Sep 3, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Gm is recalling 296,422 my 2006-2008 chevrolet hhr vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 08V-046 | Jan 30, 2008 | 2006–2008 | Air Bags | Gm is recalling 181,516 my 2006-2008 chevrolet hhr vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-417 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2006 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet HHR?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most reports (1,006). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Chevrolet HHR model years 2006–2011.
What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?
Owners report steering, electrical system, air bags problems most often.