MYRModel Year Report

2010 Chevrolet HHR

● Typical for this model
2010 Chevrolet HHR
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet HHR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2006: 1006 complaints 2006 2007: 726 complaints 2007 2008: 615 complaints 2008 2009: 508 complaints 2009 2010: 515 complaints 2010 2011: 203 complaints 2011
2010: 515 complaints
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YearComplaints
20061006
2007726
2008615
2009508
2010515
2011203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 45%

45% of complaints: steering — 230 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20130713

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 111 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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, 20230922

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TOTALED MY 2010 HHR IN 2014 AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181116

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, 20120402

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, 20110104

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 46 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20220511

Loss of power while driving 35mph and service traction light along with airbags light keeps showing at random times

NHTSA ODI report, 20230922

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 6%

6% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140404 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — electrical system

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...

Campaign 14V171000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140717 — steering

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.

Campaign 14V153000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Chevrolet HHR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (230 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (111 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14E021000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V171000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V153000 (steering) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ● 2009 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2006 ◆ 2007 ● 2008

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.