2007 Chevrolet HHR Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 726 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR overview page.
What owners report
“KEY WILL NOT REMOVE FROM LOCK IN IGNITION WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN PARK.”NHTSA complaint 10372032 — filed 12/22/2010
“2007 CHEVROLET HHR THE SHIFTER WILL NOT LOCK INTO GEAR AND KEY IS STUCK IN IGNITION. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AS SEEING WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10371112 — filed 12/17/2010
“DRIVING 2007 CHEVY HHR CAR COMPLETELY QUITS RUNNING - STALLS IN TRAFFIC. IT HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 TIMES ON SIDE STREETS AND IN 40…”NHTSA complaint 10284065 — filed 09/15/2009
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet HHR have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chevrolet HHR: 105 of 726 complaints on file (14.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet HHR have in total?
726 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 42 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
