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2009 Chevrolet HHR Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 3% of all 508 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 6 HHR model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 71,911 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
3% of 508
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
71,911 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet HHR suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 1, 2009, latest Jul 17, 2022.

2009 Chevrolet HHR suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2009Mar 2011Jul 2011Apr 2014Jan 2015Sep 2018Jul 2020
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Jul 2022; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by HHR model year

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

  1. 200645 (4%)
  2. 200736 (5%)
  3. 200827 (4%)
  4. 200915 (3%)
  5. 201012 (2%)
  6. 201111 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chevrolet HHR, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,911 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has the most suspension complaints (45), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet HHR is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.