Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Chevrolet HHR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 203 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 #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 23 complaints
Of the 203 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 203 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has a below-average reliability rating due to multiple significant complaints and three notable recalls. With 203 complaints filed, high counts for fuel system and electrical system issues are concerning. The evidence includes three recalls related to the ignition system and air bags, both critical for safety. The sparse data on some components limits a more definitive analysis.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| ignition system | 50,000–85,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| air bag system | 60,000–95,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| steering system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspections
- Battery testing and replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smells or leaks
- Hard starting or stalling
- Steering wheel vibration
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.