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Chevrolet HHR

2011–2011 only

272 classified complaints 2 recalls

2011–2011 Chevrolet HHR models have 272 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 65,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet HHR report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2006–2010

2011–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2011 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 61 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 6.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 46 complaints

Median onset: 105,404 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 36 complaints

Median onset: 43,248 miles. 5.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 32 complaints

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 15.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 21 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 8 complaints

Median onset: 16,050 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 53,398 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2011 model years. See the full Chevrolet HHR report for every year and full specs/safety data.