Chevrolet HHR Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet HHR across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (70). The words owners use most often: “door handle” (43% of reports).
- 145latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door handle: mentioned in 62 of 145 complaints (43%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 48 of 145 complaints (33%)
- Broke off: mentioned in 19 of 145 complaints (13%)
- Updated consumer: mentioned in 8 of 145 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 145 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet HHR latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Problem: 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 bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required.
Risk: This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
Fix: A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on december 23, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while approaching the locked vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side door had failed to latch securely and was open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was…
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the front passengerâs side door would not open while using the interior door latch. The contact stated while using the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the rear hatch door would erroneously opened…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO OPEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT PREVIOUSLY THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO OPEN, AND THE CONTACT STOPPED USING…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While the contact's wife was driving 55 mph, the rear passenger door independently opened and failed to latch. The contact also stated that the front and rear turn signal switch failed to properly operate. The contact had to manually deactivate the signal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet HHRs have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 145 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Chevrolet HHR. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet HHR latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 62 of 145 complaints, followed by “driver side” (48).
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- Electrical System problems (750)
- Air Bags problems (332)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (316)
- Structure problems (261)
- Power Train problems (191)
- Engine problems (133)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (131)
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