Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chevrolet HHR has 5 recalls, 615 complaints.
5
Recalls
615
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac S...
14V047000
AIR BAGS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
14E021000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 I...
08V444000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 2...
08V046000
AIR BAGS
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chevrolet HHR 2-DR. Panel Truck w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turn... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,TIRES | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition swi... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while warming up the vehicle, the rear win... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | vehicle ecm keeps reporting an error code p2138 that refers to a correlation issue between sensors o... |
| May 27, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas line leaking, leaves puddles and can visibly be seen dripping |
| Mar 8, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the contac... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that on one occasion after her friend park... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the conta... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LINE LEAKING IN TWO PLACES, IN THE REAR AND IN THE FRONT. COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT. MY CAR ONLY ... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | STEERING | While driving steering motor just stops working causing hard steering and not steer properly. You tr... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel ... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Corrosion of the metal fuel lines underneath the vehicle towards the rear and in the vicinity of the... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Needless to say, General Motors has dealt with their share of recalls lately and while much of the G... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas leak has started on the driver side in front of the rear tire. |
| Jun 24, 2022 | STEERING | Power steering dashboard light came on. Difficult to steer vehicle. Losing power steering is dangero... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purchased vehicle in Sep 2021. After 4 months of purchase, muffler became loose from exhaust after h... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Steering gets very stiff and sometimes locks up when turning left or right in a curve at highway spe... |
| Jan 5, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that her father noticed that the vehicle w... |