2008 Chevrolet HHR air bags problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and failed to release. Additionally, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that the key was stuck and needed to be broken, and any…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); but the vehicle experienced a failure. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition switch while the key was in the…”
filed Dec 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
- Air BagsCampaign 08V046000 · Jan 30, 2008
Air Bags problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 30 | 15% |
| 2010 HHR | 49 | 10% |
| 2009 HHR | 104 | 20% |
| 2007 HHR | 48 | 7% |
| 2006 HHR | 63 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.