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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Chevrolet HHR Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
2%of 508 total for the year
Median mileage
38,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of the 508 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“Window switches don't work for passage side on drivers door. Any time pushed it smells like they are burning. I was told that I would have to pay for the fix even though it was under warranty. It still isn't fixed we just don't use them. The back up lights never work and the dealer want to always say it a bad bulb. I replaced a bulb at the dealer in front them and they said it must of been a bad bulb. I've replaced at least 15 bulbs in 3 years. I also had to pay for airbag censors when they went bad and under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10620772, filed 2014-08, 38,650 miles

“While driving in rain wiper's stopped working after playing with switch and stopping pulling over in a safe place when traffic would let me I turned car key switch off and back on twice and they started working again after dealing with this more then one time drove car to a dealer after two days they tell me the main fuse box has a short in it and will need to be replaced I have a bumper to bumper extended coverage after talking with the dealer they are telling me this is not covered in warranty they also called the dealer were I bought it and they looked it up and said the same fuse box not…”

NHTSA complaint #10460397, filed 2012-06, 53,000 miles

“A 2009 Chevrolet HHR impacted a telephone pole in the middle of a parking lot. The damage was to the front left fender and headlamp. No part of the pole was visible, due to the width of the a-pillar and door frame and the angle of the a pillar (nearly vertical). Only the noise and vibrations during the impact alerted the driver to what was occurring, even though the driver was looking directly toward the pole.”

NHTSA complaint #10280796, filed 2009-08, 3,340 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH, the wheel wobbled. The contact also mentioned that the wipers failed to function and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition lock and rotors needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10595752, filed 2014-06, 31,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated the top surface edge of the entire front windshield exhibited numerous air bubbles. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the defect was not covered under the extended service warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified if the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 200.”

NHTSA complaint #10578959, filed 2014-04, 200 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201071%
2009112%
200861%
200781%
2006162%

Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

Electrical system
151 complaints
Steering
127 complaints
Air bags
104 complaints
Fuel system
84 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Electronic stability control
25 complaints
Body and structure
21 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Seat 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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