KnownCarProblems2011 Chevrolet Hhr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 203 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr, most often about the fuel system (23% of complaints, typically around 102,500 miles). It is 6th of 6 Hhr model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Hhr problems
Fuel system
47 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
My fuel line just in front of the drivers side rear tire has started leaking really bad. There is a strong smell of gasoline plus visible gasoline leaking on the ground. Very dangerous. After a search, it appears that this problem is being investigated by NHTSA and gm. Add my 2011 Hhr to the list of fuel lines that…
Drove car approximately 10 miles and parked in driveway. Immediately smelled gas upon exiting car and saw puddle forming in front of left rear tire. Could feel the spot where leak was coming from and see the drops as they fell. I crawled underneath and took these pictures. The corrosion was at one of the brackets…
Electrical
39 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated the key was able to be removed from the ignition without shutting off the engine. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The…
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the service traction and service ESC warning lights flashed randomly. The vehicle suddenly reduced speed and hesitated as if it would stall. The accelerator pedal did not respond each time the failure…
Air bags
30 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
My husband and I purchased a vehicle from a chevy dealership and within a couple of months the driver side door stopped opening from the inside. Therefore we have to open the door from the outside to get out or crawl to the passenger door to get out. This is a safety hazard for anyone who gets in a car accident, or…
The above vehicle has been in for repairs 6-7times for intermit anti-theft light coming on while driving and a recall for anti-theft/air bag malfunctions. Intermittingly the car will also not recognize the key(s) and will not start. My concern for safety is when the car begins to ding while I'm driving and then the…
Engine
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles.
On wednesday 3/19/2014 I was forced to purchase this Hhr that I didn't want. I drove off orr lot n it was pulling to the left bad, n was jumpin all over the road. I told orr bout it next day, n was told im stuck wit the car. Kept getn pulled over by police, on monday 4/30/14 sheriff pulled me over cause car nearly…
Driving along, 'low engine power' light came on (along with other errors, something about traction, something ESC, engine chugging; car slows down to about 10 MPH and won't accelerate; after turning car off, waiting a few minutes, car started again (but check engine light stayed on); this has actually happened to me 3…
Steering
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Steering shakes violently when braking from 45 MPH and slower causing the car to try to change position in the lane. There is a noise of something loose in the left front when braking or hitting bumps or on rough roads. Brake pedal pulses. All this happens when driving under normal driving condition. This is an unsafe…
I've been having problems with my right front end since I bought the car. When I cut the wheel hard to the right, it makes a loud thumping noise like something is going to pop off. It makes the most noise in a slow or parking movement. Then I take it in and they pump up the tires with air, and say there's nothing…
Stability control
23 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles.
On wednesday 3/19/2014 I was forced to purchase this Hhr that I didn't want. I drove off orr lot n it was pulling to the left bad, n was jumpin all over the road. I told orr bout it next day, n was told im stuck wit the car. Kept getn pulled over by police, on monday 4/30/14 sheriff pulled me over cause car nearly…
I have already filed one complaint last month!! Have not received any reply back by no one. My tcn was []. This car is dangerous to be driving, cops have pulled me over several times due to some the problems! All 7 officers gave me their names and badge numbers n they told me if I need to take this to court, they will…
Body and structure
21 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
My husband and I purchased a vehicle from a chevy dealership and within a couple of months the driver side door stopped opening from the inside. Therefore we have to open the door from the outside to get out or crawl to the passenger door to get out. This is a safety hazard for anyone who gets in a car accident, or…
I am filing this complaint, as a safty concern / hazard notice, associated with my 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. Please be advised that this vehicle was purchased new by me, and has never been involved in any traffic accidents. This complaint concerns the mechanical failure of the vehicles passenger side, front door latch. This…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
I was parked in driveway when I went to open my drivers side door the silver handle broke right in half cut my hand but I just cleaned and bandaged my hand. I couldn't afford to fix it so I looked up the part . Its a $50 but they want $250 at the dealer. I finally got some money together and because it was winder and…
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that a hour after parking, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact was not present when the failure occurred. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 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
Full defect summary
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
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 2011 Chevrolet Hhr
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (47 complaints, typically around 102,500 miles); electrical (39 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); air bags (30 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Hhr have?
- 2 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 2011 a bad year for the Chevrolet Hhr?
- It is 6th of 6 Hhr model years by number of complaints, with 203 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.