Chevrolet HHR years to avoid
No model year of the Chevrolet HHR stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Chevrolet HHR years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet HHR complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet HHR problems
All model years combined.
- Steering1,563
- Electrical751
- Fuel system370
- Airbags332
- Body261
- Brakes237
- Engine209
- Transmission191
- Locks145
- Driver assistance123
- Suspension97
- Lights65
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet HHR
Power steering loss 589Door locks 275Loss of power 224Fuel leak 165Stalling 133Airbag light 110Fuel smell 101Check engine light 93Engine failure 77Steering lock-up 74No deployment 61Won't start 51Jerking 49Fire or smoke 42Harsh shifting 27Water leak 19
Chevrolet HHR problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 87 | 203 | Fuel system | 59,692 | 2 | 13 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 78 | 516 | Steering | 62,000 | 3 | 19 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 77 | 508 | Electrical | 60,000 | 4 | 20 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 72 | 616 | Steering | 75,402 | 4 | 30 | |
| 2007 | 67 | 726 | Steering | 74,000 | 4 | 42 | |
| 2006 | 54 | 1,006 | Steering | 70,822 | 5 | 47 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Chevrolet HHR
What years of the Chevrolet HHR should you avoid?
No single model year of the Chevrolet HHR has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet HHR?
2011, 2009 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (203, 508 and 516).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet HHR?
Steering, with 1,563 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (751) and fuel system (370).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
7 recalls between 2006 and 2011. The 2006 model year has the most, with 5.
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