2011 Chevrolet HHR Steering Problems

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

25Steering complaints

12.3%Of all 203 complaints

#4Most-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

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

“TRAVELING AT 30MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND CAR DROVE OVER CURB & HIT FIRE HYDRANT. UNABLE TO STEER CAR AT ALL. CITED BY POLICE…”NHTSA complaint 10863974 — filed 05/09/2016

“POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE PARKING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TEACHING MY WIFE HOW TO DRIVE. SHE WAS PRACTICING 3 POINT PARKING. UPON TURNING THE…”NHTSA complaint 10690493 — filed 02/25/2015

“BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS, I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT REALLY SCARED ME. I WAS ON MY WAY TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10679346 — filed 01/27/2015

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet HHR have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR: 25 of 203 complaints on file (12.3%). 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 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.