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2008 Chevrolet HHR Tires Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 616 total for the year
Median mileage
75,067miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 616 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,067 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.

“This car is a safety hazard going down road. I bought it new in 2008. Rotors & brakes are horrible - have to have repaired multiple times. Bearings have went out, replaced & one went out again. I spend approx 1200 dollars a year just to get shaking out of front end, turning rotors & tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10472404, filed 2012-08, 109,000 miles

“2008 HHR ss faulty brakes from cold start. Excessive frontal brake dust. Serviced at 2000 miles. Serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. My ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. I did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. L/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. Very irate 30 year GM employee who paid cash for this mess.”

NHTSA complaint #10279010, filed 2009-07, 2,024 miles

“Capitol tires 215/50z radial tubeless all season sport uhp 12/27/12- purchased 4 tires 1/10/13- bubble on side of tire 12/27/14- bubbles on sides of 2 more tires I have never had this problem with any other tires.”

NHTSA complaint #10668594, filed 2014-12, 41,134 miles

“2008 Chevrolet HHR. Door locks stick. Vehicle has locked me in. Door locks still stick. Has been in dealer eight times where purchased to be fixed. Purchased new .have all work orders .also have had trouble with radio and tire pressure . We have video of me being locked in vehicle and door locks sticking. We purchased the 2008 HHR in good faith the door locks have given us trouble from day one of purchase. Gm had people come from main office to dealer they have seen the work orders and video of door locks sticking. Rep. From GM told me I could always climb out the window.”

NHTSA complaint #10495521, filed 2013-01

“The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition switch and failed to release. Additionally, the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that the key was stuck and needed to be broken, and any damages would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Air Bags, Electrical System). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11720216, filed 2026-02, 200,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201131%
201031%
200941%
200861%
200791%
200661%

Other parts of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
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 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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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