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2009 Chevrolet HHR Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Chevrolet HHR has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
127
Electrical
117
Other
79
Airbags
75
Structure
17
Fuel System
16
Powertrain
13
Lights
11
Brakes
11
Engine
9
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
6
Suspension
6
Speed Control
5
Latches & Locks
4

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 14, 2024STRUCTUREI was driving and I went to roll the sunroof down and it ejected itself and came off the whole glass...
Aug 23, 2017STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VE...
Dec 6, 2016STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDOOR LATCH - DRIVERS SIDE PASSENGER DOOR - FAILED TO ENGAGE - DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Jul 15, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE VEHICLE WITH THE K...
Oct 6, 2014STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STORAGE BIN DOOR WAS BLOCKING...
Jul 5, 2014STRUCTUREPULLED IN TO DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO EXIT VEHICLE. THE PLASTIC DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAN...
Apr 15, 2014STRUCTUREMY 2009 CHEVY HHR REPEATEDLY HAS WATER IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. I AM NOT SURE W...
Dec 2, 2013STRUCTURECHEVY HHR ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS: WHEN EXITING MY VEHICLE THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED. IT IS ...
Nov 27, 2013STRUCTUREMY SON WAS ON HIS WAY HOME FROM COLLEGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: WHILE DRIVI...
Jul 26, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR ...
Mar 31, 2013STRUCTUREI WENT TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO GET OUT OF MY PARKED CAR. DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE DOOR ...
Mar 28, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAN...
Jun 7, 2012STRUCTURE2009 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE COMING OFF *TGW ...
Feb 20, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRA...
Feb 1, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACT...
Sep 1, 2011STRUCTURETHE DOOR SENSORS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE SENSORS TO NOT INDICATE THAT THE DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSED...
Aug 23, 2011STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWHEN OPENING THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW, THE DOOR OPENED WHEN THE WINDOW GETS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN. ...

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