Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has 3 recalls, 203 complaints.
3
Recalls
203
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac S...
14V047000
AIR BAGS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
14E021000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 I...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Chevrolet HHR SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel ... |
| Jun 22, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while approaching the locked vehicle,... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Last week, I noticed fuel leaking out from the bottom of my vehicle on the rear passenger side in my... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel lines corroded just like millions of other HHR's. Gas is leaking. What does it take to have a r... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly a... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | fuel line leak |
| Aug 14, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel Line is leaking on back left rear. Other models have recall but i have a 2011 with the same exa... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line/s started leaking just infront of the left rear wheel about 06/27/2023. Ignition switch st... |
| May 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I left vehicle running on my concrete driveway while I ran in the house to get my father for an erra... |
| Apr 25, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line is leaking in front of the rear driver's side tire. The lines are heavily corroded. It has... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line leaking on driver side rear |
| Jan 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The gauge cluster is not working. |
| Dec 27, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While refueling the vehicle several weeks ago I noted a strong smell of gasoline. I did not see any ... |
| Dec 26, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact's son owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, ... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line is rusted and leaking. This is apparently in numerous models and prior years as well. This... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Aug 13, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel line on the drivers side just in front of the rear tire is leaking fuel. |
| Jul 20, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel brake line on driver's side rear wheel corroded and sprung a leak. Leaky area was wrapped in a... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line is rusted, strong smell of Fuel, needs a total replacement. |
| Jan 9, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am a former master certified mechanic from 1982 to the mid 90's. I also have a mechanical engineer... |