How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have?

NHTSA lists 122 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 HHR, which is 24% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR ignition switch?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V171000, reported April 10, 2014, covers the Electrical System including the ignition switch on 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles among other GM models.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2010 HHR?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 HHR is 50,000 miles.

Did the 2010 HHR electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with reports in this complaint area, with 0 fires reported.

2010 Chevrolet HHR Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 122 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 24% of all 515 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (14V171000) covers the ignition switch, tied to 4 crashes and 4 injuries reported.

Electrical System complaints: 122; 24% of 515
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Keys become stuck in the ignition switch, sometimes forcing owners to remove the fuel pump fuse or disconnect the battery to turn the engine off.
Instrument panel lights and gauges illuminate or fluctuate abnormally at low speeds without warning.
The electronic stability control warning light comes on along with unresponsive brakes, in one case leading to a crash.
Ignition lock cylinder failures leave the key trapped in the on position, in some cases disabling the airbags.
Body control module and connector issues cause intermittent electrical faults that recur across multiple dealer visits.

When 2010 Chevrolet HHR electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2010, latest Sep 22, 2023.

122 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2023 Q3; peak 2014 Q3 (18).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

NHTSA 14V171000Apr 10, 2014Electrical System2,191,014 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
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 occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: 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/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Electrical System complaints by HHR model year

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

2006234 (23%)
2007114 (16%)
2008117 (19%)
2009163 (32%)
2010122 (24%)
201142 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have?: NHTSA lists 122 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 HHR, which is 24% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR ignition switch?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V171000, reported April 10, 2014, covers the Electrical System including the ignition switch on 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles among other GM models.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2010 HHR?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 HHR is 50,000 miles.
Did the 2010 HHR electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with reports in this complaint area, with 0 fires reported.