2011 Chevrolet HHR air bags problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There is a serious electrical glitch that's in the computer, that causes the car to perform poorly at a slow speed, which cases the steering to become very hard to turn, and maintain lanes while driving. All lights, warnings, and gauges fluctuate back and forth, while the bell inide the car when…”
filed Jan 10, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 50 mph, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced an unknown sensor, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not called. The…”
filed Aug 7, 2018
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 HHR | 49 | 10% |
| 2009 HHR | 104 | 20% |
| 2008 HHR | 38 | 6% |
| 2007 HHR | 48 | 7% |
| 2006 HHR | 63 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.