Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Chevrolet HHR has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine cuts out , loses power ar random times. Especially when the air is humid. Constant smell of l... |
| Nov 6, 2015 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH THE OIL PUMP WENT WHICH THROUGH THE WHOLE ENGINE OFF BENT THE VALES WHICH CA... |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ENGINE | I COULD EASILY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE COOLING SYSTEM AS THIS COST ME ABOUT $1400 THIS MONTH DUE TO FIRST... |
| Nov 15, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP ON 11/15/14 BECAUSE OF A LOUD EXHAUST SOUND. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE F... |
| Jun 3, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED... |
| May 11, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AN... |
| Mar 25, 2013 | ENGINE | EXHAUST FUMES COMING INTO CABIN WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. CAUSED BY FAULTY, CRACKED FLEX JOINT ON DO... |
| Jan 15, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WIT... |
| Jan 13, 2013 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN ... |
| Jun 15, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I PURCHASED A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR IN MAY OF 2009. THE VEHICLE HAS OVERHEATED 4 TIMES IN A YEAR. THE R... |
| Aug 1, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | 2008 CHEVY HHR WITH A BURNING HAIR ODOR INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO STOPPE... |
| Apr 23, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CAR STALLS WHILE TURNING, IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES THEY CAN'T FIND DUPLICATE OR... |
| Feb 29, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY BRAND NEW CHEVY HHR WILL ALLOW ROCKS AND ROAD DEBRIS TO RUIN THE RADIATOR AND THE A/C CONDENSER T... |