KnownCarProblems2007 Chevrolet Hhr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr, most often about the steering (58% of complaints, typically around 77,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Hhr model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Hhr problems
Steering
424 complaints · 58%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: column, electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist system.
While driving off of the interstate, slowing from 70 MPH, and turning onto the exit ramp, my driver information center gave 3 warning beeps and showed "power steering" in the display. At the same time, I lost all power steering. Steering became very difficult with more difficulty at slower speeds. After stopping the…
The steering assist failed. "power steering" message showed up in the dash. Steering might fail while going straight, then will not work until vehicle is turned off then restarted.
Electrical
111 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
I have a 2007 chevy Hhr and bought it used at a Chevrolet dealer in winslow, arizona in 2009. And I've been reading about problems with this car. I've only had the car for almost 2 yrs. My key gets stuck in the ignition and won't come out after I park the car. I noticed the problem last summer and took it to the…
While driving power steering began cutting out and then would come back on after restarting, but eventually failed completely. The car is now very difficult to steer at slow speeds or hard turns. Apparently this model has a history with this problem but gm will not cover it.
Brakes
51 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 25,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Chevrolet Hhr brake rotor problem. Please see all of the complaints on the Hhr at www.mycarstats.com/safetystation.asp?cars=7107127. Owners have been bringing their Hhr's to the Chevrolet dealerships with this problem since 02/06/07. Out of 73 complaints on the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr 19 complaints, or 26% of the…
I have a 2007 chevy Hhr, which has been in shop 6 times for front brakes. When you apply the brakes the whole front end shakes and shimmys. No one can find the problem, just about every brake component has been worked on. This vehicle is dangerous it should be fixed correctly or I should given a new car!! This one is…
Fuel system
51 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 130,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Metal fuel lines in rear left of vehicle leaked profusely due to rusting out. Car stalled and had to tow home. Had to replace line with rubber fuel hose. Noticed strong smell of gas but I assumed it was because I was near a gas station. It happened near pershing and rockwell in chicago and I had just leaft my house…
Fuel leaked from the rear of the Hhr and pooling on the floor near the left rear wheel. The Hhr had been parked in a closed garage overnight and the fuel puddle was found in the morning. When taken to a dealership for repair, the service technician stated the fuel line had rusted through. The fuel line has been…
Air bags
48 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was driving 40 MPH and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to a hospital for treatment of back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled and caused the contact to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back and both legs, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Body and structure
43 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My family and I were involved in a motor vehicle accident on or around 04/29/12. I was driving the vehicle when suddenly I lost control of my vehicle for an unknown reason which caused me to nose dive and rollover several times down into an embankment, and no air bags deployed, which is surprisiing considering how…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that he attempted to open the front driver's side door from the interior of the vehicle when the door handle fractured. The contact opened the front driver side window and opened the door from the exterior of the vehicle. Additionally, while driving…
Transmission
40 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the transmission gear shift would move freely and would not lock while in park. Also, the vehicle would refuse to shut off and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The dealer repaired the failure. The manufacturer denied any assistance with…
Shifting gears with a 2007 chevy Hhr .the top of gear shift came off in my hand and I lost control of the vehicle . This is definitely a safety problem with this model.
Engine
35 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Approximately 6 weeks ago, I was driving my Chevrolet Hhr 2007, (40 MPH), when traction control light came on, and the info showed traction control off, and then service traction, at the same time I could hear and feel the car was shifting hard. It was like kicking. I parked, turned off the car and turned on again…
My clutch went out and the car stopped working gas I was driving along the highway. It was not during a shift, just acceleration. The clutch did the exact same thing on december 23, 2013 (mileage about 115,000). I have driven manual transmissions previously and have gone well over 100k miles without replacing the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Hhr recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on march 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on april 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Gm's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. Gmâs recall nu
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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 be
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
Fix: A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on december 23, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Full defect summary
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. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact." the door on the storage bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required.
Air bags
Risk: This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
Fix: Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall began on april 2, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Full defect summary
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 of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' in tests, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirement.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (424 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); electrical (111 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); brakes (51 complaints, typically around 25,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Hhr?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Hhr model year since 2000, with 726 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.