Chevrolet HHR recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 3,575 owner complaints for the Chevrolet HHR (model years 2006–2011). The most reported problem area is steering (1,563 complaints), followed by electrical system (751 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 203 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 516 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 508 | 20 | 7 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 616 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 726 | 42 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 1,006 | 47 | 8 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (1,006), 2007 (726) and 2008 (616). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (203).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet HHR model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,563 | 6 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 751 | 6 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 332 | 6 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 316 | 6 of 6 | |
| Structure | 248 | 5 of 6 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V171000 | Apr 10, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2006–2011 | 2,191,014 |
| 14V153000 | Mar 31, 2014 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2009–2010 | 1,373,177 |
| 14V047000 | Feb 10, 2014 | Air bags | 2006–2011 | 2,190,934 |
| 09V073000 | Mar 6, 2009 | Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift | 2009 | 276,729 |
| 08V444000 | Sep 3, 2008 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2006–2008 | 296,422 |
| 08V046000 | Jan 30, 2008 | Air bags | 2006–2008 | 181,516 |
| 06V417000 | Oct 31, 2006 | Air bags: frontal | 2006 | 794 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 171 complaints and a fire in 29 complaints; 142 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.