2009 Buick Enclave vs 2009 Chevrolet HHR
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Buick Enclave | 2009 Chevrolet HHR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 508 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,230 | 1,002 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,161 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet HHR |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 108 | 127 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 151 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 104 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 69 |
| Engine | 35 | 18 |
| Power Train | 33 | 16 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 25 |
| Structure | 8 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 39 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 13 |
| Stalling | 10 | 20 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 45 |
2009 Buick Enclave
2009 Chevrolet HHR
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.