2008 Chevrolet HHR brakes problems
56 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 7,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 34 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. When attempting to apply pressure to the brake pedal at 15 MPH, the vehicle would not stop and stalled simultaneously without warning. The contact crashed into another vehicle and was towed to the dealer. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure has not been identified. He has a copy of the police report. The failure and current mileages were 8,000. Updated 03/23/09. The consumer stated the engine failed right before the brakes were applied. Updated 03/24/09.
This car is a safety hazard going down road. I bought it new in 2008. Rotors & brakes are horrible - have to have repaired multiple times. Bearings have went out, replaced & one went out again. I spend approx 1200 dollars a year just to get shaking out of front end, turning rotors & tires. But that isn't really the problem I am reporting: was having trouble with ignition switch - it was recalled - took it to dealer to have it replaced - understand that I was having no problems with car at this time - upon leaving…
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
- Steering 307 complaints
- Electrical system 108 complaints
- Fuel system 86 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Latches & locks 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints