2011 Chevrolet HHR Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Driver armrest sags; most uncomfortable!! When armrest is put down to the horizontal position, it sags (leans forward). Driver's right arm becomes painful, as it is continually sliding off the front edge of the armrest, when driving. I've had the car to the dealer; he replaced the armrest in warranty, but the leaning forward position is just the same---it was not cured. The dealer said there was nothing further to be done. Incidentally, the passenger's armrest is just fine---it is positioned at the proper right angle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10476944, filed 2012-09, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the heated seat warmer for the front driver's seat caught on fire. The contact stated that the vehicle was powered off at the time of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to provide a specific cause for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10485148, filed 2012-11, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology