Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has 4 recalls, 515 complaints.
4
Recalls
515
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...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Chevrolet HHR 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car is leaking gas on left rear side. Corrosion and rust due to fuel line. |
| Sep 15, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | STEERING | Although this vehicle is a 2010 HHR, it has less than 23000 miles on it, has been garaged kept and m... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas lines rusted out after purchase. |
| Dec 26, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas line rusted and leaking. Gas everywhere, strong odor, highly flammable. Under inspection at the ... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear door locking system failure. Door opened suddenly and without warning while driving endangering... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the d... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Loss of power while driving 35mph and service traction light along with airbags light keeps showing ... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While operating vehicles , the smell of fresh gasoline was coming into cabin. Made left hand turn to... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leak coming from rear wheel area on drivers side of the vehicle |
| Aug 7, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Noticed that the cruise control would disengage randomly when activated. I checked the function of t... |
| May 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Noticed gasoline dripping under the vehicle just behind the driver side rear door. Upon investig... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line leaking, driver side, forward of rear wheel. A very dangerous and common problem, one more... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | STEERING | Owner of 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While driving approximately 35 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicl... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | STEERING | The power steering failed, it is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my two very y... |
| Jan 19, 2023 | STEERING | My vehicle is the 2010 HHR with electric assist steering. As with thousands of other Chevrolet HHRs... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I smelled a strong odor of gas behind the right rear wheel of my 2010 Chevy HHR. Two different mech... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Fuel Lines needed to be replaced because gasoline was leaking from the lines. Zaabs Full Service... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas is pouring onto the driveway on the left rear side when the vehicle is running |