What is the 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153)?

Certain non-turbo 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR vehicles can suddenly lose electric power-steering assist while driving. Manual steering remains, but low-speed effort increases. Severity: high.

What is the 2009 Chevrolet HHR Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073)?

Certain 2009 Chevrolet HHR transmission shift-cable adjustment clips may not be fully engaged. The lever can indicate Park while the transmission is not actually in Park, allowing rollaway. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171)?

Certain 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR ignition lock cylinders allow the key to be removed when the ignition is not in Off. A vehicle not secured in the correct gear can roll away. Severity: high.

What is the 2006 Chevrolet HHR Aftermarket Leather Can Disrupt Passenger Sensing (Recall 06V417)?

Certain 2006 Chevrolet HHR vehicles originally built with cloth seats were reupholstered with aftermarket leather that can make the passenger-sensing system enable or disable the frontal air bag incorrectly. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR Instrument-Panel Storage-Bin Door Can Open in an Impact (Recall 08V444)?

Certain 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR top-center instrument-panel storage-bin doors can fail to remain closed as required during an interior-impact test. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR Headliner Needs Additional Impact Protection (Recall 08V046)?

Certain 2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR vehicles without optional roof-rail air bags do not meet a federal upper-interior head-impact requirement. Severity: high.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021)?

Certain UCI-FRAM replacement ignition switches sold under specified Wells, Duralast, Airtex and Carquest part numbers for 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR applications can move out of Run, stall the engine and disable the air bags. Severity: high.

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2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Problems: 8 Issues Every Owner Should Know

2006-2011 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated June 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR has 8 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047), Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153), Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073), Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171), Aftermarket Leather Can Disrupt Passenger Sensing (Recall 06V417), Instrument-Panel Storage-Bin Door Can Open in an Impact (Recall 08V444), Headliner Needs Additional Impact Protection (Recall 08V046) and Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

All 8 Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet HHR problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047), Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153), Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073). Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet HHR reliable?

The 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047) and Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153) and Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073) and Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171) and Aftermarket Leather Can Disrupt Passenger Sensing (Recall 06V417) and Instrument-Panel Storage-Bin Door Can Open in an Impact (Recall 08V444) and Headliner Needs Additional Impact Protection (Recall 08V046) and Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Chevrolet HHR is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Chevrolet HHR. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR with 8 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047)?

Certain 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR ignition switches can move out of Run because of key-ring weight or a jarring event, shutting off the engine and preventing air-bag deployment in a crash. Severity: high.

All 8 Known Issues

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable Air Bags (Recall 14V047)#

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR: Ignition Key Can Be Removed Outside Off (Recall 14V171)#

2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR: Aftermarket Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14E021)#

2006 Chevrolet HHR: Aftermarket Leather Can Disrupt Passenger Sensing (Recall 06V417)#

2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR: Headliner Needs Additional Impact Protection (Recall 08V046)#

2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR: Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Stop Working (Recall 14V153)#

2009 Chevrolet HHR: Shift-Cable Clip Can Permit Rollaway (Recall 09V073)#

2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR: Instrument-Panel Storage-Bin Door Can Open in an Impact (Recall 08V444)#

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