Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 516 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V153000 Sudden Loss of Electric Power Steering NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 232 complaints
- Electrical System 120 complaints
- Air Bags 49 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 46 complaints
- Structure 44 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 32 complaints
Of the 516 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 516 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Chevrolet HHR has notable issues with the steering system and electrical system, based on 516 owner complaints. The vehicle also has four significant recall campaigns addressing ignition switch problems, power steering, and airbag safety concerns. These issues suggest a reliability profile below average, despite limited data on other potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| ignition switch | Unknown | $200–$600 | common |
| airbag system | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Engine oil change
- Transmission fluid check
- Brake system inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cooling system check
- Battery inspection
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness
- Ignition key sticking
- Airbag warning light
- Electric power steering loss
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.