2011 Chevrolet Hhr Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr.

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Complaints
288
Crashes
20
Fires
3
Injuries
30
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2011 Chevrolet Hhr Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#143 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:114,980 mi
Fires:1
#237 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:60,935 mi
Crash-related:2
#329 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:52,102 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr.

Fuel System
43
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
114,980
Electrical Faults
37
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
60,935
Airbags
29
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
52,102
Steering Defects
25
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
55,811
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,574
Electronic Stability Control
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,636
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
62,982
Body Structure
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,667
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,023
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,285
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,299
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,319
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
99,497
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
118,595
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Chevrolet Hhr

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,381,948 vehicles.

14V171000Electrical System:ignition
~2,191,014 affected

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. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

14V047000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~2,190,934 affected

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. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

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2011 Chevrolet Hhr — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Chevrolet Hhr has 288 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (43 complaints, avg 114,980 mi); Electrical Faults (37 complaints, avg 60,935 mi); Airbags (29 complaints, avg 52,102 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,393 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr include 20 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,381,948 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Hhr reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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