2009 Chevrolet HHR Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

123Steering complaints

24.2%Of all 508 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM133 · 26.2%

STEERING123 · 24.2%

AIR BAGS99 · 19.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM69 · 13.6%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)25 · 4.9%

Share of the 508 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10457746 — filed 05/08/2012

“WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND…”NHTSA complaint 10456814 — filed 04/29/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10455622 — filed 04/18/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR: 123 of 508 complaints on file (24.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have in total?

508 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.