2007 Chevrolet HHR Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 726 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 726 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a problem with my headlights mainly on the driver side I have to use my high beams in order to see something and that's when I'm in motion or not. Then now my steering I don't know what's wrong with it but I can start my car up and I can drive and all the sudden my steering wheel gets hard to where I can't turn it, it's hard to turn. My electrical in my vehicle it is very bad my radio keeps popping on and off. I have to hit my headlights to keep thm on and it keeps going on and off and I'm guessing this due to my electrical.”
NHTSA complaint #10874075, filed 2016-06“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turning signal warning indicator did not work properly when making a turn. The contact had to manually turn off the warning signal instead of it turning off automatically once the turn was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10692292, filed 2015-03, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also mentioned that the headlights and instrumental panel lights intermittently failed and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10584674, filed 2014-04, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet HHR. While driving approximately 20 MPH in the driveway, the contact heard a loud clanging noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front rotors were resurfaced. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times for the similar failure; and the drivers side sway bar was replaced. Also, on a separate occasion the technician advised that the front and rear rotors be replaced; yet, they were not replaced when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 11,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367264, filed 2010-11, 11,000 miles“2007 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlight and tail light issues. Consumer also has seat belt problems. The consumer stated the tail light went out so often, he carried spares with him. The over head light shorted out. Also, the key would hang up in ignition, which made it difficult to disengage, the shifter would also become stuck in park. The gears did not match up with the gear shift lever.”
NHTSA complaint #10621643, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR
424 complaintsElectrical system
111 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsFuel system
51 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
25 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet HHR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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