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2010 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has 11 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
231
Electrical
85
Other
68
Structure
36
Airbags
27
Powertrain
18
Engine
11
Brakes
7
Latches & Locks
7
Fuel System
6
Suspension
5
Speed Control
3
Lights
3
Visibility
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 17, 2020ENGINEWATER PUMP
Jul 27, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY 2010 CHEVY HHR IS LEAKING GAS AT A FAST PACE FROM THE FUEL LINE NEAR THE REAR WHEEL. I SMELLED A ...
Dec 13, 2016ENGINEI GOT MY CAR IN 2011 TOOK MY CAR INTO SHOP BECAUSE SMOG IS NOT PASSING NOW I WAS TOLD NEED NEW MOTOR...
Jan 4, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDRIVING FROM WORK CAR STARTED RUMBLE RING THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PANEL SAID REDUCE POWER AND SER...
Sep 25, 2014ENGINEAFTER DRIVING SEVERAL HOURS, CAME TO A ROAD CONSTRUCTION AREA AND STOPPED FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AN...
Jun 12, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR WOULD NOT START FOR DAYS. HAD IT JUMPED SEVERAL TIMES. FINALLY STARTED RUNNING AGAIN, THAN IT AP...
Sep 11, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WENT TO A MEETING AND WHEN I PARKED AND TRIED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, IT WOULDN'T LET ME TURN IT OFF....
Dec 8, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2010 HHR HAS EXPERIENCED AN IGNITION ISSUE AS WELL. I CANNOT GET THE KEY TO TURN BACK TO THE OFF ...
Nov 20, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY 2010 CHEVY HHR HAS EXPERIENCED AN IGNITION ISSUE. THE KEY, WHEN THE CAR IS SET TO PARK, WILL NOT ...
Nov 16, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN T...
Aug 19, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. AFT...

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