The Lemon IndexChevrolet HHR recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006–2011 Chevrolet HHR, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 8
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2006–2011
The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
14,529 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E021000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2006–2011
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
2,191,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V171000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2009–2010
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,373,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V153000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2014 · model years 2006–2011
On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle.
2,190,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V047000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2009 · model year 2009
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2008 · model years 2006–2008
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE …
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2008 · model years 2006–2008
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION…
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2006 · model year 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your HHR?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet HHR have?
8 recall campaigns across model years 2006–2011, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 28.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most recalls?
The 2006, with 6 campaigns. 2009: 5, 2008: 5, 2007: 5.
What are most Chevrolet HHR recalls about?
Airbags: 3 of the 8 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and latches/locks/linkages (1).
What is the newest Chevrolet HHR recall?
Electrical, filed Apr 2014 (NHTSA 14E021000): The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
What is the biggest Chevrolet HHR recall?
NHTSA 14V171000 (electrical, Apr 2014) covers 2,191,014 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
How do I check if my Chevrolet HHR has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet HHR: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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