2009 Chevrolet HHR Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 508 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,554miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 508 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,554 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.
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the doors failed to unlock and the contact became trapped in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred her to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10472052, filed 2012-08, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the interior driver side door handle was fractured. The contact would have to open the driver side window and release the exterior door handle in order to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the door handle would need replacing but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was an ongoing recurrence. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10392766, filed 2011-03, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the latches inside the vehicle failed to operate due to part of the assembly in the door panel fracturing. The contact mentioned that the doors would not open from the inside and the windows were required to be opened in order to open the door from the outside. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that in the event of an accident, no one would be able to exit the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679570, filed 2015-01, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver's side door could not be opened from the inside. In addition, the remaining doors could not be or unlocked by using the automatic key remote. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,108. Updated 09/26/12 updated 9/26/12 the consumer stated the remote no longer works. Updated 09/27/12 the consumer stated GM agreed to pay for the majority of the repairs if he agreed to a reasonable amount. Updated 10/03/12”
NHTSA complaint #10473872, filed 2012-09, 70,108 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR
151 complaintsSteering
127 complaintsAir bags
104 complaintsFuel system
84 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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