Chevrolet HHR coverage at CarFaultIQ spans 2006-2011. This canonical model hub combines structured year and configuration data with cautious evidence context, inspection priorities, and diagnostic navigation; individual trims and model years remain selectable data, not separate pages.
Chevrolet HHR coverage at a glance
- Supported years: 2006-2011 across 6 documented model years.
- Market scope: United States and Canada.
- Structured depth: 6 canonical model-year records and 62 source-backed configuration variants.
- Page tier: Tier B — structured factual coverage with explicit evidence limitations.
Powertrain, fuel, and drivetrain coverage
The structured snapshot records body styles as not consistently specified, fuel types as Ethanol (E85)|Gasoline|Premium Gasoline|Regular Gasoline|Gasoline|Premium Gasoline|Regular Gasoline|Premium Gasoline|Regular Gasoline, and electrification as E|Gasoline|X|Z|Gasoline|X|Z|Gasoline|Z. Drivetrain labels include FWD; transmission labels include Automatic 4-speed|Manual 5-speed. Availability varies by year and market, so use the selected-year module rather than treating this list as one configuration.
Evidence state
This is a structured factual model hub. No local recall or complaint evidence is safely matched at model level for public claims, so this page does not infer common problems, reliability, best or worst years, absence of recalls, absence of complaints, failure rates, or repair costs.
What to inspect first
- Confirm the VIN, exact model year, market, trim, and drivetrain before applying any evidence or service information.
- Complete a cold start, warning-light bulb check, road test, brake check, tire inspection, fluid-leak inspection, and diagnostic-code scan.
- Check steering tracking, suspension noise, brake feel, cabin electronics, and evidence of unresolved fluid leaks.
Diagnostic paths
These references are relevant starting points, not claims that a condition is common on this model.
- No-start diagnostic checks
- Acceleration hesitation checks
- Check-engine-light guidance
- P0300 random-misfire reference
- P0420 catalyst-efficiency reference
- Pre-purchase inspection guide
- How to read OBD codes
Source limits and review method
Vehicle identity, year, market, body, powertrain, and configuration fields come from the CarFaultIQ v3.1 structured dataset and its traceable source-evidence records (DOE/EPA FuelEconomy.gov|Natural Resources Canada). Recall and complaint data, where present, come from local NHTSA-derived snapshots. Recall applicability remains VIN-specific; aggregated complaint signals are owner reports and do not prove causation or population frequency.
Questions about Chevrolet HHR coverage
Frequently asked questions
Does this page rank the best or worst Chevrolet HHR years?
No. It reports structured coverage and evidence limits without rating reliability, safety, repair cost, or model years.
Does a recall match mean every Chevrolet HHR is affected?
No. Applicability depends on the VIN, build information, equipment, market, and remedy status.
Are complaint signals confirmed defects?
No. They are aggregated owner-reported signals and do not prove causation or population frequency.
Chevrolet HHR common problems and diagnostic guide 2011
No verified model-specific fault records for 2011 yet.
Official evidence for this model
Coverage below spans the explicitly mapped model years. Records do not apply to every model year or configuration.
US safety recalls
8 distinct official identifiers · US
Campaigns matched to recorded model years. Only an official VIN check can confirm whether an individual vehicle is affected.
- 14E021000 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles…
- 14V171000 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is…
- 14V153000 — model years 2009, 2010
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power…
Manufacturer communications / TSBs
1,347 distinct official identifiers · US
Manufacturer service communications are not safety recalls and do not prove that every vehicle has the described condition.
- 11030974 — model years 2010, 2011
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030091 — model years 2010, 2011
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030092 — model years 2010, 2011
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
US defect investigations
1 distinct official identifiers · US
An investigation records a regulator review of a suspected defect. It is not automatically a finding or a recall.
- PE20011 — model years 2008, 2009
On July 5, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE20-011 to investigate instances of metal fuel lines under the vehicle corroding and leaking fuel in model year (MY) 2008 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 through 2009 Chevrolet HHR passenger cars manufactured by…
Canadian recalls
8 distinct official identifiers · CA
Canadian-market records remain separate from US campaigns. Confirm applicability with Transport Canada and the manufacturer.
- 2014126 — model years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position (automatic transmission) or…
- 2014104 — model years 2009, 2010
Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to…
- 2014101 — model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
A safety defect may exist in ignition switches sold as service replacement parts. The defect could allow the ignition switch to unintentionally move from the “run” position to the “accessory” or “off” position with a corresponding reduction or loss of power. This risk may be…
US owner complaint reports
3,574 distinct reports · US
Distinct ODI complaint identifiers, deduplicated across component and product rows. Reports are allegations, not confirmed defects, failure rates or reliability scores.
- STEERING: 1,540 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 665 reports
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM: 316 reports
A report can name several components. Do not add component totals together.
Evidence is served from a locally stored official-source snapshot. No external API is called to render this page. These records do not replace inspection or diagnosis. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.