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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3GNCA23B59S••••••2009 Chevrolet HHR
That is about average for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR — 5 complaints per build across 78 builds.
6on this build
421on the model
78builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 3Air Bags 2Steering 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2023
Fuel line has rusted and is leaking gas under the left rear wheel, near the tail pipe. First noticed by smell while driving, then witnessed gas leaking upon exiting the vehicle at home. Have not had vehicle serviced as I will have to have it towed due to safety concerns. Please…
Electrical SystemApr 2014
The contact owns a 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 14V047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not…
SteeringMay 2013
Most recently almost every time I turn on my car, I will drive for maybe 5 minutes and my steering wheel becomes locked. I will pull off to the side shut off & turn back on the car leave it sit on for another minute or so pull off and the power steering will become engaged again…
Air BagsJul 2011
The contact owns 2009 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions. The front passenger's seat inflater harness connectors were cleaned, taped and…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2021
Fuel line corrosion causing leaking of gas that puddles on the ground below. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, or even leave parked in a driveway due to a gas leak!! The smell of gas is very strong due to an active leak under the driverside rear door, no warnings, just smell,…
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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 3GNCA23B59S504981 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.