2011 Chevrolet HHR engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. The contact noticed a leak of hot air/liquid under the dashboard coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. The contact was burned from the hot water leakage. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal swoosh noise when making turns, which created a hot mist inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Car was struggling to start, when it did , it wouldn't go over 20MPH, went to store, came out , it would start. Had it towed to the shop, engine crack and from that cracking it broke other stuff. I owe 3700. On the car and to fix it is 3200.00 sadly I do t have the money. No care, no way to get to work. Car was sitting in parking lot of our local save a lot.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR
- Fuel system 47 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Stability control 23 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints