2009 Chevrolet HHR Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 508 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 508 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,250 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.
“My wife and I bought a new 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The vehicle specifications sticker on the driver's door calls for 30 PSI tire inflation. However, the tires themselves show a maximum inflation of 44 PSI. Since many people inflate tires according to what is on the sidewall instead of the door sticker, this could easily lead to overinflation of the tires and the associated hazards. In our case, every time we have had the oil changed, the service personnel have overinflated the tires, usually to around 40 PSI, and I have had to decrease the pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10342432, filed 2010-07“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the air bag and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,500. Updated 05/03/11 updated 09/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10392794, filed 2011-03, 16,500 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR equipped with cooper ultra touring ht tires (na). While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated and the tire pressure monitoring system indicated that the tire pressure was decreasing. In addition, there was a recurring failure of tread separation with the replacement tires over the course of two months. A dealer was not made aware of the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures through several voice messages by the contact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11131515, filed 2018-09, 108,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR equipped with firestone affinity touring tires size p215/55 r16. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the driver rear tire blew out. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the failure was due to over inflation. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileages, VIN and DOT number was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10584163, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10213757Jan 4, 2022This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
- 10205738Nov 8, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10174300Mar 4, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
- 10173414Feb 26, 2020This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under…
Tires: 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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