Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Chevrolet HHR has 5 recalls, 508 complaints.
5
Recalls
508
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...
14V153000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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), 20...
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...
09V073000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUT...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Chevrolet HHR 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel |
| Oct 30, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the driver... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | last week we noticed gasoline showing up on the ground in front of the rear driver side tire. I look... |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, and whi... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I was driving and I went to roll the sunroof down and it ejected itself and came off the whole glass... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The gear shift gets stuck when it gets cold outside and does not won't to go in reverse or diver. It... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas leaking from fuel line near rear driver’s side tire |
| Jul 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Leaking fuel line near left rear wheel |
| Jul 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was backing my car out of the garage and I noticed a line of liquid on the ground, indicating a le... |
| Apr 29, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line driver side rear tire leaking gas. |
| Apr 12, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the rear of th... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact while driving at an undisclosed speed, noticed a ... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line has rusted and is leaking gas under the left rear wheel, near the tail pipe. First noticed... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Rusted fuel line is leaking and spraying fuel on ground and exhaust. |
| Sep 10, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated upon parking and exiting the vehicle, she ... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Smell / Leak. Car developed a gas smell while driving and after getting out of the car a small ... |
| Jul 16, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When driving my 2009 HHR the steering wheel shakes & vibrate at different intervals. Usually while s... |