2007 Chevrolet Hhr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (396) · Electrical System (46) · Fuel/Propulsion System (42)
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596 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-04-30 · campaign 14E021000 · 14,529 vehicles
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move
Risk: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners requiring additional information on that recall campaign should contact GM at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-762-2737 (Pontiac) or 1-800-553-6000 (Saturn).
Electrical System:ignition 2014-04-10 · campaign 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occup
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition
Air Bags 2014-02-10 · campaign 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,0
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at
Service bulletins (842)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 842 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel line rusted causing it to leak. we discovered it when we had some exhaust work done on the car. no one other then myself and the people that have done the exhaust work. there was no warning of the issue.…”
2025-12-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car has developed a fuel leak once again in the rear of the vehicle. this is the second time a fuel leak has been noted. the first time the mechanic replaced a portion of the line that had corroded and was leaking fuel near the driver rear tire. now the leak is in another section of the original pipe near the fuel tank. this is poor quality and e…”
2025-11-20 · Steering“power steering went out while i was driving and it put me in danger and other drivers because it was hard to control the vehicle, the steering wheel was really tough to turn. the vehicle wasn't inspected by a professional because the problem just occurred. …”
2025-09-19 · Steering“power steering lights up and i am unable to turn the steering wheel. when i shut the motor down and start back up, the steering starts working again. this has been doing this for about 4 years now. i took it to white allen chevrolet when it first started happening and they told me that they drove it around and that it did not happen while they t…”
2025-08-06 · Steering“my power steering keeps going out. it randomly makes it hard to turn which could cause a crash. it's common in other hhr models, mine has not been inspected personally yet. it has a chime and then the console says "power steering". there were no signs before it started. it goes away when you restart the car but will come back randomly. i was advise…”
2025-08-05 · Steering“power steering motor went out. went to the dealer to get special coverage 14119 ( i was aware of the issue ). dealership refused to do work for free as stated in service bulletin. called gm corporate and they also said work would would not be done for free. 14119 specifically stated that power steering motor would be changed and i quote " at no cos…”
2025-05-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel line on the left back side of the car (back drivers side) was leaking fuel when it was in parking or sitting and idling. noted fuel smell when car started up and was idling, car was taken to independent mechanic, fuel line was broke in 2 places. it was broke close by the wheel are and the other spot was back by the exhaust…”
2024-12-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel line is leaking due to it being metal and rusted. …”
2024-11-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel line leaking next to exhaust. this is very dangerous and could kill someone. bad design on chevy's part.…”
2024-08-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel leak coming from the left (drivers side) of the vehicle in the area of the rear wheel. there was a strong odor of fuel, fuel was observed dripping to the ground under the vehicle in front of the left rear wheel. this condition was observed only when the vehicle was running and in park. the condition does not seem to happen when the vehicle …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.