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Chevrolet HHR

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

3,573

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

1,343

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

8

Injuries

142

Crashes

171

Fires

29

Top reported issues — Chevrolet HHR

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Steering behavior

1,467

Operating state

1,032

Condition issue

958

Reporting mechanism

819

Fluid issue

347

Safety restraint issue

309

Access/entry issue

285

Engine behavior

261

Vibration/harshness

208

Noise

161

Driver assistance issue

141

Braking behavior

130

Powering on/off behavior

121

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

116

Electrical issue

110

Performance issue

108

Safety restraint behavior

108

Starting behavior

97

Smell

94

Lighting behavior

80

Thermal issue

63

Ride/handling behavior

45

Infotainment behavior

37

Recent change

34

HVAC behavior

21

Wiper/washer behavior

11

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed May 15, 2026


The fuel line rusted causing it to leak. We discovered it when we had some exhaust work done on the car. No one other then myself and the people that have done the exhaust work. There was no warning of the issue.

2011 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Mar 26, 2026


Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side.

2008 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Mar 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact was informed that the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the driver’s side rear wheel well area, near the muffler. While at the residence, the contact observed that fuel was still leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a rusted fuel…

2008 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Feb 24, 2026


The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and failed to release. Additionally, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that the key was stuck and needed to be broken, and any damages would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted,…

2008 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Dec 23, 2025


The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); but the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition switch while the key was in the OFF position. In addition, the battery was being drained. The contact stated that the battery was previously replaced several months ago. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition…

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Dec 5, 2025


Car has developed a fuel leak once again in the rear of the vehicle. this is the second time a fuel leak has been noted. the first time the mechanic replaced a portion of the line that had corroded and was leaking fuel near the driver rear tire. now the leak is in another section of the original pipe near the fuel tank. this is poor quality and engineering.

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Nov 20, 2025


Power steering went out while I was driving and it put me in danger and other drivers because it was hard to control the vehicle, the steering wheel was really tough to turn. The vehicle wasn't inspected by a professional because the problem just occurred.

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Sep 19, 2025


Power steering lights up and I am unable to turn the steering wheel. When I shut the motor down and start back up, the steering starts working again. This has been doing this for about 4 years now. I took it to White Allen Chevrolet when it first started happening and they told me that they drove it around and that it did not happen while they test drove the car. It happens intermittingly. I never know when it is going to happen. When it first started, it only happened about once every…

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Aug 6, 2025


My power steering keeps going out. It randomly makes it hard to turn which could cause a crash. It's common in other hhr models, mine has not been inspected personally yet. It has a chime and then the console says power steering. There were no signs before it started. It goes away when you restart the car but will come back randomly. I was advised by an auto repair place to replace the battery, but it didn't help.

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

Filed Aug 5, 2025


Power steering motor went out. Went to the dealer to get special coverage 14119 ( I was aware of the issue ). Dealership refused to do work for free as stated in service bulletin. Called GM Corporate and they also said work would would not be done for free. 14119 specifically stated that power steering motor would be changed and I quote at no cost to the customer unquote. They want $175 just to look at my vehicle. When does the at no cost to the customer come in, apparently we seem to have…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.