Model year
2009 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 508 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (133), STEERING (123), AIR BAGS (99). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 23–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 1,006 complaints
- 2007 726 complaints
- 2008 616 complaints
- 2009 508 complaints
- 2010 515 complaints
- 2011 203 complaints
Recalls
14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
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 Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the…
14V153000 · Mar 31, 2014
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden…
14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM)…
09V073000 · Mar 6, 2009
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT…
Complaints
508 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 20, fire flag on 7, injury field 25, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE20011 | Fuel Line Leak · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Jul 5, 2020 | Aug 17, 2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHR FWD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| HHR FWD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| HHR FWD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| HHR FWD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| HHR FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| HHR FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| HHR Panel FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Chevrolet HHR at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.