2009 Chevrolet HHR engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Started smelling smoke and the whole vehicle shut down with the being stuck on ignition. Couldn't open the doors and smoke was billowing out and fire start coming out of lower middle console. Luckily was able to open door and exit vehicle. Fire then erupted and quickly traveled straight down the…”
filed Apr 5, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel underneath the vehicle, in front of the rear passenger tire. The contact called matthews-hargreaves chevrolet (2000 twelve mile rd, royal oak, mi 48067) and was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to…”
filed Jul 13, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 24 | 12% |
| 2010 HHR | 14 | 3% |
| 2008 HHR | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 HHR | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 HHR | 39 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.