MYRModel Year Report

2011 Chevrolet HHR

▲ Better than typical
2011 Chevrolet HHR
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2011 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
2011: 203 complaints
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YearComplaints
20061006
2007726
2008615
2009508
2010515
2011203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 43 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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Fuel line/gas leaking from faulty tube carrying ignitable flammable fluid...no warning just smell and sighting at stop..went to savoy IL dealer immediately and had replaced @ 1k cost approx. 2+ yrs ago...cel

NHTSA ODI report, 20231023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I TRIED TO USED REMOTE START FROM MY FOB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190101

There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240110

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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LAST JUNE, MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2011 HHR IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A SAFER, MORE DEPENDABLE VEHICLE FOR OUR TEENAGE DAUGHTERS TO LEARN TO DRIVE AND TO HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO TAKE OUR DOGS WITH US WHEN WE WANTED TO GO SOMEWHERE AS A FAMILY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120329

There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240110

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111110

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Chevrolet HHR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (29 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2009 ● 2010 ● 2008

WORST YEARS

◆ 2006 ◆ 2007 ● 2008

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chevrolet HHR reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet HHR?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR have?

3 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.