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vehicle
2009 / chevrolet / hhr
known issues
5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-20)
complaints
508 on file (2009-02-11 → 2025-07-15)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
127 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Door latch failure allowing doors to openSTRUCTURE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES6 complaints2015-01 → 2019-07hhr-2009-door-latch-failure
11229155 CHEVROLET HHR 2009, DOORS MECHANISM. DOOR LATCHES STOP WORKING AND CAN OPEN AT A TURN OR WHILE DRIVING. OR LATCH CAN LOCK YOU IN UNABLE TO GET OUT OF VEHICLE IN AN ACCIDENT AND OR EMERGENCY
10930246 DOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR
10679570 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES INSIDE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO PART OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE DOOR PANEL FRACTURING
Fuel line corrosion and leaking near rear wheelFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM78 complaints2017-11 → 2024-11hhr-2009-fuel-line-corrosion-leak
11621763 last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I looked underneath and found a pipe that seems to be corroded. I looked online and found that many people have the same problem, so I haven't had it checked at a dealership
11520617 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact while driving at an undisclosed speed, noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact stated that upon parking and exiting the vehicle, there was fire underneath the rear driver's side, where the fuel tank was located
11429222 Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!!
Service air bag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS20 complaints2014-10 → 2025-07hhr-2009-air-bag-warning-light
11338817 THE "SERVICE AIR BAG" LIGHT JUST STAYS ON ALL THE TIME
10714542 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING CHIME
10649383 MY CHEVROLET 2009 HHR AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN THE SUN FOR A FEW HOURS ON A HOT DAY. ONCE THE CAR COOL OFF THE LIGHT GOES OFF, OR IF IT IS BEFORE THE SUN COME UP THERE IS NO PROBLEM
Power steering assist loss and seizureSTEERING16 complaints2014-09 → 2023-04hhr-2009-power-steering-assist-loss
11517820 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light, the ESC service, the ESC off, and the traction control warning lights illuminated, followed by the loss of power steering functionality
10920636 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER GOING TO THE STEERING
10643411 I HAVE HAD 3 PROBLEMS SO FAR WHERE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT CHEVY DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST
Electrical system stalling and interior firesELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 complaints2014-10 → 2021-08hhr-2009-electrical-stall-fire
11429903 The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after parking, a popping noise was present coming from inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact discovered flames coming from the interior roof dome lights
10914511 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MANUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE TURNED TO START THE VEHICLE
10759055 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THERE ARE POWER/ELECTRICAL SURGES. I HAVE DOCUMENT THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THE LEFT REAR TAIL LIGHTS REPEATEDLY BURNS OUT, IT DOESN'T JUST BLOW, IT CRACKS AND MELTS
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2009 Chevrolet HHR vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2009/chevrolet/hhr
@misc{wrenchpro_2009_chevrolet_hhr_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2009 Chevrolet HHR},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2009/chevrolet/hhr}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
