Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet HHR, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2006
2007
2008
2009
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2011
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2006 Chevrolet HHR - 799 complaints in its first 8 years (1,006 to date)
- 2007 Chevrolet HHR - 559 complaints in its first 8 years (726 to date)
- 2008 Chevrolet HHR - 465 complaints in its first 8 years (616 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 Chevrolet HHR - 151 complaints in its first 8 years (203 to date)
- 2009 Chevrolet HHR - 384 complaints in its first 8 years (508 to date)
- 2010 Chevrolet HHR - 436 complaints in its first 8 years (515 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet HHR | 203 | 151 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet HHR | 515 | 436 | 3 |
| 2009 Chevrolet HHR | 508 | 384 | 4 |
| 2008 Chevrolet HHR | 616 | 465 | 4 |
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 726 | 559 | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet HHR | 1,006 | 799 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V171000 | 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... |
| 14V153000 | 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... |
| 14V047000 | 2006-2011 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition... |
| 09V073000 | 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. |
| 08V444000 | 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. |
| 08V046000 | 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... |
| 06V417000 | 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... |