2010 Chevrolet HHR Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 4%of 516 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,672miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of the 516 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,672 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have experienced the failure to shift from the park position into drive on a few occasions. Had to shut the car off, restart and then press the brake pedal down firmly and hold. Shift mechanism operated normally after that event. Not sure if this is a mechanical or electrical issue? I would suspect electrical.”
NHTSA complaint #10396594, filed 2011-04, 11,536 miles“The power steering (electrical) warning light came on and my power steering failed as I was pulling out of a gas station making a left hand turn. I was able to put the car in reverse and back into the parking lot. I turned the car off and restarted it. The same warning flashed and the power steering failed again. My wife, eight-year old daughter, and I were getting ready to get onto the expressway before this occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10532222, filed 2013-07, 59,343 miles“While driving and making my turn the powersteering went out on my 2010 chevy HHR .this has happened a few times now,the chime would sound and power steering showed in the dashboard and after restarting the car it seemed okay .I see there is alot of complaints on this safety issue and this needs to be address before someone is killed because it is very hard to complete a turn with no power steering and you just don't expect that to happen which is more scarier.”
NHTSA complaint #10487776, filed 2012-12, 51,600 miles“A faint noise was heard and I pulled the vehicle over to the side of road walked around the entire vehicle looking to see if anything stood out, assessed the tires, engine and nothing appeared to be wrong. I proceeded to get on the ramp on and as I went through the toll booth driving around 40 MPH, the car accelerated to a speed of about 87 MPH, the steering could not be controlled it was almost as if it was in a locked position. Once the vehicle took off at the high speed, it then came almost to a complete stop. The sound of the engine was revving but the speed was not supporting the sound. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075777, filed 2018-03, 73,158 miles“While driving over independence pass in colorado at 14,000 feet, about a half mile from the top on a windy, two lane road with lots of cars traveling in both directions the car began to stall and stumble. We had to pull over the best we could not to block traffic (this is a two lane no shoulder, no guardrail, mountain highway with many switchbacks) we were headed uphill and with no power had to roll slowly back to the switchback to turn around. The car would start and stumble just enough to maneuver it around going down hill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10659124, filed 2014-11, 65,250 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Transmission and drivetrain: 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 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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