Does the 2008 Chevrolet HHR have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 35,016 miles.

Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most transmission complaints (82), compared with 22 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Chevrolet HHR Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of all 616 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 6 HHR model years. Median mileage at failure: 35,016 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 4% of 616
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,016 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Chevrolet HHR transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2009, latest Jul 10, 2020.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2009 to Jul 2020; peak Apr 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by HHR model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200682 (8%)
200740 (6%)
200822 (4%)
200916 (3%)
201021 (4%)
201110 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet HHR have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Chevrolet HHR, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 35,016 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most transmission complaints (82), compared with 22 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet HHR is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.