Chevrolet HHR Structure Problems
Owners have filed 261 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chevrolet HHR across 6 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (119). The words owners use most often: “door handle” (46% of reports).
- 261structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $560typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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 119 of 261 complaints (46%)
- Broke off: mentioned in 38 of 261 complaints (15%)
- Side interior: mentioned in 22 of 261 complaints (8%)
- Window open: mentioned in 15 of 261 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Chevrolet HHR at $560, and half of them between $370 and $680.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 219 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 261 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury.
Chevrolet HHR structure complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Chevrolet HHR. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The door few open because the door latch broke off
I was driving and I went to roll the sunroof down and it ejected itself and came off the whole glass and frame and broke in many pieces on the bridge if there would of been a car or person walking it would of hit them and caused a major accident its going to cosy over$2000.00 to get it replaced…
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the underbody and rear wheel well were rusted and corroded adjacent to the exhaust pipe. The contact noticed that fuel was leaking. Eventually, the contact detected an abnormal odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Back passenger side door will not latch closed. Stays unlatched while stationary or in motion. While not latching it does not seal against rain or fumes. Door can open while in motion or while stationary thus allowing passengers or contents to fall out of car.
The driver side door unexpected unlatched while backing out of the the driveway. The door closed and latched normally while stationary. While backing up then turning the wheel to the left out into the street, the driver door suddenly to swing open. The vehicle was stopped and closed the door again…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet HHRs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 261 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Chevrolet HHR?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $370 and $680), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chevrolet HHR?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 119 of 261 complaints, followed by “broke off” (38).
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- Electrical System problems (750)
- Air Bags problems (332)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (316)
- Power Train problems (191)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (145)
- Engine problems (133)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (131)
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