How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 HHR, making up about 4% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Transmission & Powertrain category on the 2010 HHR.

At what mileage do 2010 HHR transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,671.5 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2010 HHR owners report?

Owners report difficulty shifting out of park, unexpected stalling, gear slipping with warning lights, and power steering loss linked to the transmission electrical system.

Did any 2010 HHR transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 HHR, with no fires reported.

2010 Chevrolet HHR Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR, about 4% of its 515 total complaints for the year. Owners most often report failure to shift out of park, unexpected stalling, and power steering loss tied to the transmission electrical system. Median mileage at failure is 59,671.5, and no related recalls are listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 4% of 515
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 59,672 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the shifter sometimes will not move out of the park position, requiring the engine to be shut off and restarted before the transmission responds.
Some describe sudden stalling while driving at low speeds, in one case causing another vehicle to crash into the side of the HHR.
Multiple owners report the transmission slipping gears or jumping while shifting, sometimes with the transmission warning light on.
A recurring pattern involves the power steering warning light coming on together with transmission symptoms, followed by a temporary loss of power steering assist.
One owner reported a fractured transmission coolant hose that leaked fluid and caused the vehicle to fail to accelerate and stall.

When 2010 Chevrolet HHR transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 1, 2010, latest Mar 2, 2018.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Mar 2018; peak Apr 2011 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 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

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR?: NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 HHR, making up about 4% of the 515 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet HHR transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Transmission & Powertrain category on the 2010 HHR.
At what mileage do 2010 HHR transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 59,671.5 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2010 HHR owners report?: Owners report difficulty shifting out of park, unexpected stalling, gear slipping with warning lights, and power steering loss linked to the transmission electrical system.
Did any 2010 HHR transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 HHR, with no fires reported.