Chevrolet HHR problems and complaints, 2010 to 2011

718 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls across 2 model years, 2010 to 2011. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

718complaints
4recalls
32reported crashes
4reported fires
29reported injuries

Which Chevrolet HHR years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Chevrolet HHR, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2011	203	3	13	16	Few red flags	Fuel system
2010	515	4	19	13	Some concerns to check	Steering

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 718 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Steering, suspension & tires249 (35%)
Engine & powertrain149 (21%)
Electrical & infotainment124 (17%)
Structure & body85 (12%)
Airbags & seat belts60 (8%)

Recalls (4)

Electrical system · 14E021000 · Apr 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Electrical system · 14V171000 · Apr 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Steering · 14V153000 · Mar 2014 · model year 2010
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 14V047000 · Feb 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.