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2011 Chevrolet HHR Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

Other
62
Electrical
29
Steering
25
Structure
18
Airbags
17
Engine
14
Powertrain
9
Latches & Locks
4
Fuel System
4
Suspension
4
Brakes
4
Speed Control
4
Lights
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 30, 2017POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
May 10, 2017POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILED.
Apr 11, 2016POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT STICK WAS NOT ABLE...
Jan 7, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LOCKED IN PARK...
Sep 4, 2014POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON DRY EVEN PAVEMENT THE ESC LIGHT/SYSTEM KICKED IN ON MY 2011 HHR CAUSING LOSS OF CON...
Aug 1, 2014POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND SW...
Jun 2, 2014POWER TRAINVEHICLE WILL JERK REALLY HARD WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, CAR IS AN AUTOMATIC, VERY SCARY TO DRIVE. DON'T K...
Oct 11, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING. I LIVE JUST 5 MINUTES FROM THE OFFICE. I PULLED OUT OF THE PARKI...
Apr 22, 2013POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER MALFUNCTIONED A...

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