2008 Chevrolet HHR power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel line on my vehicle developed a leak at the left rear tire. I had to buy and install an aftermarket fuel line kit. I found that the metal fuel line has rusted through. When removing the old fuel line the purge line broke open at a rusty area. These two lines and a brake line run through a…”
filed Jul 10, 2020
“While driving on the major roadway in 5:00 traffic after work and while stopped to go forward in the car wash the power steering light gave a warning then dis engaged and steering was almost impossible. I read the owners manual and it said to turn the car back on and turn the wheel a couple times…”
filed May 26, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 10 | 5% |
| 2010 HHR | 21 | 4% |
| 2009 HHR | 16 | 3% |
| 2007 HHR | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 HHR | 82 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.