2009 Chevrolet HHR drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 15 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, a fractured arm, and a fractured femur that required medical attention. The contact also stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. While driving 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and remained in first gear. In addition, the air bag, traction control, and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per manufacturer recall number: 08016. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an air bag failure.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR
- Electrical system 153 complaints
- Steering 132 complaints
- Air bags 104 complaints
- Fuel system 87 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Stability control 25 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints