2011 Chevrolet HHR Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 203 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 3% of the 203 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I bought my 2011 chevy HHR from carmax. When I first purchased it, it was pulling to the left. They did an alignment and after it was still pulling to the left. They replaced all of the shocks and struts and realigned it. It is still pulling to the left and they have no reasoning behind it and they can not fix the issue. Can someone please look into this!!”
NHTSA complaint #10564242, filed 2014-02, 66,000 miles“Merging into traffic car stopped in front of me I pressed the brakes and the rental just continue to slide into the car causing rear end accident warning lights in dash control traction service and engine service soon low oils lights loud noise from brakes loins noise from underparts”
NHTSA complaint #10563196, filed 2014-02, 20 miles“I bought the HHR with 12000 miles on it, from a GM dealer. I told them the car pulled to the left, and they said they would fix it. It has been to the dealer twice, and they say everything is within tolerances. Still pulls to the left. Also the right front tire is wearing out, but not the others.”
NHTSA complaint #10549214, filed 2013-10, 12,000 miles“On wednesday 3/19/2014 I was forced to purchase this HHR that I didn't want. I drove off orr lot n it was pulling to the left bad, n was jumpin all over the road. I told orr bout it next day, n was told im stuck wit the car. Kept getn pulled over by police, on monday 4/30/14 sheriff pulled me over cause car nearly went into ditch, he told me n my bf that this car is a road hazard n dangerous, for the manufacture to fix the problem or put me n another vehicle. Took it back to orr n they wouldn't even look at it!! I ha, so he got a truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595722, filed 2014-06, 68,524 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the steering wheel began pulling to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to correct the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/14/12 the consumer stated after test driving the vehicle, he reported to the salesperson, that the vehicle pulled to the left and something was wrong with the steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10447385, filed 2012-02, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 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.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: 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 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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