2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Problems: 13 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2006-2011 model years · 1,755+ owner reports · Updated June 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,755+ owner reports, the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR has 13 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Defective Ignition Switch Causing Engine Shutoff and Airbag Failure ($0-$0 repair), Electric Power Steering Sudden Loss of Assist ($400-$800 repair), Ecotec Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Chain Stretch ($800-$2,000 repair), Fuel Line Corrosion and Leak Near Rear Wheel ($200-$500 repair), Defective Ignition Switch Can Shut Off Engine While Driving (Major Recall) ($0-$0 repair), Transmission Shift Cable / Rollaway Recall and Harsh Shifting (4T65E) ($0-$1,200 repair), Ecotec Timing Chain Stretch / Tensioner Failure ($700-$1,500 repair) and Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist ($0-$900 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Defective Ignition Switch Causing Engine Shutoff and Airbag Failure with 575 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $20 to $2,000. at .