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3GNBABFW1BS••••••2011 Chevrolet HHR
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Chevrolet HHR build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
171on the model
48builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 3Steering 2Structure 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashMar 2017
I was driving down my street south harmony road in bloomington my power steering light came on I lost control I was forced to the right into a ditch over a driveway back into the ditch and I wound up sideways in my street slammed into a tree. I was driving my 2011 hhr as I…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2026
Started with gas smell and I was able to see gas dripping down from fuel pipeline in the rear wheel driver side
Latches/locks/linkagesDec 2016
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear passenger door opened without warning. The contact stated that the door would not close when prompted. In addition, the driver's door experienced the same failure. An unknown chevrolet dealer was…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2016
I have owned 2 Chey HHR. On both vehicles, the inside driver door handles have broken within a year of ownership. Cheap plastic door handles did not last as they should. It is not replacing just the door handle, but you have to take apart the whole door and replace the complete…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Aug 2015
The contact owns a 2011 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shook violently, stalled, and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability brake software…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNBABFW1BS618394 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.