2008 Chevrolet HHR Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 616 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of the 616 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,158 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Our car had engine troubles where it kept shifting back into neutral while we were trying to drive on the highway and then on side streets on the way home. While driving it to get repaired, there was a loud popping noise and the engine burst into flames. The flames consumed a large portion of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10883083, filed 2016-07, 80,000 miles“My wife was driving we had pulled out of a parking lot on route 207 in the town of hamptonburgh,ny.no more then 20 feet from exiting the parking lot the car shut down and pulled to the right causing us to hit a telephone pole and totaling the car. It is my contention that power assist steering failed thus causing the accident. We where notified of the ignition recall had that taken care of in august of 2012. However chevy/GM contention is the ignition did not fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713159, filed 2015-04, 82,700 miles“The passenger side rear door came open while driving. This incident began with passenger checking back seat for an item. Door didn't sound like it closed all the when when it was shut. Passenger opened and reclosed the door. As I left that location, I heard air blowing (open window sound). Checking for an open window, I found back seat passenger door open. I pulled over to the curb and tried to shut that door. It would not stay shut. Even the aaa auto club roadside service was unable to get the door to stay closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10810065, filed 2015-12, 84,000 miles“The left rear power door lock actuator is inoperative. The rear door can not be opened ( from outside or inside) either with power assist or manually pulling the lock plunger. I have to use pliers grabbing the door lock plungers ( pulling upward) to force the lock open allowing me to open rear door (excessive force required along with someone pushing the power door lock switch simultaneously). Once in the locked condition you can not operate the door from either the inside or outside. Rear seat occupants would be trapped in back seat without being able to exit the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592099, filed 2014-05, 110,000 miles“Single car accident/hit an animal / car spun out of control/hit several trees(car was a total loss) wife & daughter severely injured//not one air bag deployed(highway patrolman verified in his report”
NHTSA complaint #11096942, filed 2018-05, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
297 complaintsElectrical system
108 complaintsFuel system
85 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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