2011 Chevrolet HHR Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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.
“Instrument panel functions work intermittently while vehicle is running and flashes on and off. It is a safety concern as the speedometer function does not work while driving vehicle. This problem also affects the ability of transmission to shift into gear properly. When vehicle is checked using diagnostic computer, computer fails to detect code error or identify problem with vehicle.electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #11102499, filed 2018-06, 116,000 miles“Someone has hacked my vehicle. At night I can hear my car doors being unlocked and locked with a remote and items have been stolen from my car. My car was parked over night”
NHTSA complaint #11320249, filed 2020-04“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps became dim, the bulbs then blew out and headlamps became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,784.”
NHTSA complaint #11490113, filed 2022-10, 139,784 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the head lamps failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10917292, filed 2016-10, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR
47 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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