Chevrolet HHR recalls and safety
7 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2011 · 3,574 owner complaints
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The Chevrolet HHR has 7 recalls covering 6.51 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (6). Owners filed 8 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2006: 6
Units affected
6.51M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
8
-61.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 14.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Chevrolet HHR, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
8 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering1,562
- Electrical system750
- Air bags332
- Fuel/propulsion system316
- Structure261
- Power train191
- Latches/locks/linkages145
- Complaints
- 3,574
- Crashes reported
- 171
- Fires reported
- 29
- People injured
- 142
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Chevrolet HHR by component
- Air bags3 · 2.37M units
- Electrical system1 · 2.19M units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 296K units
- Power train1 · 277K units
- Steering1 · 1.37M units
Chevrolet HHR recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2014 | Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR; Pontiac G5, Solstice and 2 more (2003-2011): Electrical systemNo. 14V171000 | Fire | 2,191,014 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu, Malibu Maxx and 3 more (2004-2010): SteeringNo. 14V153000 | Crash risk | 1,373,177 |
| Feb 10, 2014 | Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR; Pontiac G5, Solstice and 2 more (2003-2011): Air bagsNo. 14V047000 | Crash risk | 2,190,934 |
| Mar 6, 2009 | Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu and 6 more (2009): Power trainNo. 09V073000 | Crash risk | 276,729 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | Chevrolet HHR (2006-2008): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 08V444000 | Injury | 296,422 |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Chevrolet HHR (2006-2008): Air bagsNo. 08V046000 | Injury | 181,516 |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Buick Lacrosse, Rendezvous; Chevrolet HHR, Malibu and 8 more (2004-2006): Air bagsNo. 06V417000 | Crash risk | 794 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 Chevrolet HHR recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2011 Chevrolet HHR. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
7 recalls cover the Chevrolet HHR, for 6.51 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Chevrolet HHR?
Steering: named in 1,562 of the 3,574 safety complaints about the Chevrolet HHR, then electrical system (750). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.