2011 Chevrolet HHR Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 9% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The interior driver side door handle broke off while trying to open it while I was parked. I had to put the driver side window down to open the door from the outside. If I had to get out in a emergency I won't be able to get out safely and become trapped because if this safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10994119, filed 2017-06, 53,189 miles“I am 1 person, and my door handles on the inside are plastic and have broken off! I have to climb to the back and have 1 door that still has a handle working! I only have 48000 miles on it! The handles are cheap plastic and I live in fflorida and it gets hot!”
NHTSA complaint #10860459, filed 2016-04, 34,500 miles“I noticed a stick on the window from the recent storms, and when I went to open the driver's side door to remove the stick from the windshield, the handle just came off in my hand. This happened in my driveway. What if this had happened in an accident, and I had been trapped in my car? Sudden temperature changes and the plastic connector's shape probably doesn't help. Connector isn't designed well, it's close to a 45 degree angle. So, any stress all goes to the same point on the connector.”
NHTSA complaint #11202692, filed 2019-04, 10,000 miles“I was driving down the interstate at about 70 MPH, when I began to get the messages service ESC ESC off, traction control of, engine reduced power and not to mention all my lights lit up like a christmas tree. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080963, filed 2018-03, 123,550 miles“Drivers inside door handle snapped off. Have to open window to open door. Called GM they told me this problem wasn't on a recall. This was also not covered under my extended warranty. I have to purchase a handle and have it installed. This is a safety issue to get out of the car during an emergency, what if my electrical system shuts down, how can I roll down the window, I'll have to climb over the passenger seat to get out and that could be to late. They need a recall on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10717864, filed 2015-05, 60,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: 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 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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