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Chevrolet HHR

4,753 federal complaints across 6 model years (2006-2011) ยท 7 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet HHR. Hover a bar for the count.

2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2006 Chevrolet HHR - 1,367 complaints
  2. 2007 Chevrolet HHR - 943 complaints
  3. 2008 Chevrolet HHR - 784 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2009 Chevrolet HHR - 689 complaints
  2. 2008 Chevrolet HHR - 784 complaints
  3. 2007 Chevrolet HHR - 943 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Steering
1,591
Electrical system
763
Fuel system
374
Air bags
332
Body & structure
264
Brakes
245

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2011 Chevrolet HHR2882
2010 Chevrolet HHR6823
2009 Chevrolet HHR6894
2008 Chevrolet HHR7844
2007 Chevrolet HHR9434
2006 Chevrolet HHR1,3675

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
14V1710002006-2011Electrical SystemGeneral 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,
14V1530002009-2010SteeringGeneral 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 Au
14V0470002006-2011Electrical SystemThis 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 ke
09V0730002009Power TrainGENERAL 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. THESE
08V4440002006-2008Latches/Locks/LinkagesGM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN IN
08V0460002006-2008Air BagsGM 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 SAFET
06V4170002006Air BagsCERTAIN 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