2010 Chevrolet HHR
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 515
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 515 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,006 |
| 2007 | 726 |
| 2008 | 616 |
| 2009 | 508 |
| 2010 | 515 |
| 2011 | 203 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
45% · 233 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system and hydraulic power assist system.
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The power steering on my 2010 chevy HHR failed as I was driving causing me to hit another driver. Chevy has problems with the cobalt and the HHR has many similarities to the cobalt. I think a recall is needed before someone dies.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-13
Electrical system
23% · 121 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and switch.
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Loss of power while driving 35mph and service traction light along with airbags light keeps showing at random times
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-22
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and suspension
Air bags
10% · 49 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Totaled my 2010 HHR in 2014 and no airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-16
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While the contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-02
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While the driver was traveling approximately 40-45 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle on the side and front. No air bags deployed. A police report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-04
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 46 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Fuel line leaking right in front of rear driver side tire. Puddles up. Steady leak. And strong odor of gasoline in and outside of the car. Gets me woozy at times.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-11
Structure
9% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-04-04Electrical system14E021000 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...
Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge.
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2014-04-18Electrical system14V171000 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.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if...
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2014-04-18Air bags, electrical system14V047000 This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.
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2014-07-17Steering14V153000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Chevrolet HHR — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 233 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 121 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14E021000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V171000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V047000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 14V153000 · Steering
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- Is the 2010 Chevrolet HHR reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chevrolet HHR is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.