2010 Chevrolet HHR Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 516 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of the 516 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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 ignition interlock cylinder in our 2010 Chevrolet HHR failed and the key became stuck. We were unable to remove the key or turn it to the off position. I had to remove the fuel pump fuse and battery to shut the vehicle off. This also disabled the airbags in the vehicle. Gm stated they knew there was a problem and have issued advisories but no recall so the customer is responsible.”
NHTSA complaint #10411559, filed 2011-07, 46,000 miles“I drive a 2010 chevy HHR. I noticed not to long after I purchased it new the door(drivers side passenger) would not open from outside or even inside when I would crawl inside and try to get it open. It would only do it on occasion. Now it has ceased to happen at all in the past 6 months. On may 25th of this year the passenger side did the same thing. My mother and I were traveling to my daughters graduation and it completely locked her inside. She could not get the door opened at all even though I hit the unlock button and she tried many times to do the same thing on her side. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460186, filed 2012-05, 60,000 miles“Two of the inside door handles have snapped off and had to be replaced. This is a safety hazard. A minor fender bender could jam the doors and the handles be too weak to open the door mechanisms. If a fire, occupants would perish. Recall in order for all vehicles with plastic inside door handles. Updated 09/11/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11011423, filed 2017-07, 140,000 miles“Bought a used 2010 Chevrolet HHR on july 09, 2011 from a major dealer. On july 23,2011, drove two miles to super market. The engine would not shut off and I could not remove the key from the ignition. Finally had to disconnect battery to stop the engine from running. Had the vehicle towed to Chevrolet dealer and was told the ignition lock cylinder was broken. Fortunately, the vehicle was still under factory warranty and was repaired at no cost. The service advisor said this occurs frequently with this car and would no doubt happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10415016, filed 2011-07, 28,092 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver's side door would not lock. The dealer diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the rear passenger door would not lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10970528, filed 2017-04, 80,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR
232 complaintsElectrical system
120 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
32 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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