2009 Chevrolet HHR air bags problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated and occasionally flashed on and off. The vehicle was…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Air Bag message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she needed to pay out of pocket for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
Air Bags problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 30 | 15% |
| 2010 HHR | 49 | 10% |
| 2008 HHR | 38 | 6% |
| 2007 HHR | 48 | 7% |
| 2006 HHR | 63 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.