2008 Chevrolet HHR Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 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 service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 615 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF…”NHTSA complaint 10457474 — filed 05/04/2012
“WHEN BRAKING TO COME TO A STOP THE BRAKES/WHEELS SHUTTER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY.”NHTSA complaint 10455913 — filed 04/20/2012
“I PURCHASED A 2008 CHEVROLET HHR IN 2009 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED BRAKING/SHAKING PROBLEM. DEALER FIXED IT THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10416734 — filed 08/02/2011
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Chevrolet HHR have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet HHR: 37 of 615 complaints on file (6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet HHR have in total?
615 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
