2011 Chevrolet HHR Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

43Fuel/propulsion System complaints

21.2%Of all 203 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM43 · 21.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37 · 18.2%

AIR BAGS29 · 14.3%

STEERING25 · 12.3%

ENGINE24 · 11.8%

Share of the 203 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS DRIVING A FREEWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DASH INDICATIONS - SERVICE ESC, TRACTION…”NHTSA complaint 10691577 — filed 03/02/2015

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR: 43 of 203 complaints on file (21.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR have in total?

203 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 13 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 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.