How common are engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 5% of the 515 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR engine?

No related recalls are listed for the engine category on the 2010 HHR in this data.

At what mileage do 2010 HHR engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 65,000 miles.

Did the engine problems cause crashes or injuries?

Across the Engine problem area for the 2010 HHR, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

What kind of engine issues do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden stalling, loss of power while driving, difficulty shutting off the vehicle, and failure to start, often paired with warning lights.

2010 Chevrolet HHR Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 5% of the 515 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this engine category, and the median mileage at failure was 65,000.

Engine complaints: 26; 5% of 515
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving, sometimes dropping speed from around 40 mph to 20 mph.
Vehicle fails to shut off after the key is turned to off, forcing owners to pull a fuse or disconnect the battery.
Vehicle fails to start or starts with reduced power, accompanied by a reduced engine power warning light.
Engine stalling accompanied by loss of power steering assist, making the wheel hard to turn at low speed.
Repeated stalling that a dealer attributed to a dirty throttle body, with the problem recurring after cleaning.

When 2010 Chevrolet HHR engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2010, latest Jul 3, 2023.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Jul 2023; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by HHR model year

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

200678 (8%)
200744 (6%)
200836 (6%)
200934 (7%)
201026 (5%)
201130 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?: NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 5% of the 515 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR engine?: No related recalls are listed for the engine category on the 2010 HHR in this data.
At what mileage do 2010 HHR engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 65,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause crashes or injuries?: Across the Engine problem area for the 2010 HHR, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
What kind of engine issues do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden stalling, loss of power while driving, difficulty shutting off the vehicle, and failure to start, often paired with warning lights.