How many 2011 Chevrolet HHR owners complained about structure and body problems?

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 HHR, making up 14% of the 203 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for door handle or latch problems on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Structure & Body issues reported on the 2011 HHR.

At what mileage do 2011 HHR door and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 HHR is 42,495 miles.

Did the 2011 HHR have more structure and body complaints than the 2010 model?

The 2010 HHR had 53 Structure & Body complaints (10% share), while the 2011 HHR had fewer complaints, 29, but a higher share of its total complaints at 14%.

2011 Chevrolet HHR Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 14% of its 203 total complaints for the year. The dominant pattern is door handles and latches failing, with a median failure mileage of 42,495. No related recalls are on file.

Structure & Body complaints: 29; 14% of 203
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 42,495 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Interior door handles fracture or separate from the door panel, sometimes leaving the driver unable to open the door from inside.
Rear door latches stick or fail to latch, with some owners rigging a cord between doors to keep them shut.
Front driver-side door becomes impossible to open or unlock from the inside, forcing exit through a window or the passenger door.
A driver-side door has swung open unexpectedly while pulling out of a parking lot or driving, with the seat belt preventing a fall from the vehicle.
The driver armrest sags forward after being lowered, causing arm discomfort during driving, and dealer replacement did not fix the lean.
One owner reported a fire from the front driver's seat heated seat warmer while the vehicle was powered off.

When 2011 Chevrolet HHR body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2012, latest Jun 23, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Jun 2025; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Chevrolet HHR

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by HHR model year

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

2006167 (17%)
200764 (9%)
200838 (6%)
200929 (6%)
201053 (10%)
201129 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Chevrolet HHR owners complained about structure and body problems?: NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 HHR, making up 14% of the 203 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for door handle or latch problems on the 2011 Chevrolet HHR?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Structure & Body issues reported on the 2011 HHR.
At what mileage do 2011 HHR door and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 HHR is 42,495 miles.
Did the 2011 HHR have more structure and body complaints than the 2010 model?: The 2010 HHR had 53 Structure & Body complaints (10% share), while the 2011 HHR had fewer complaints, 29, but a higher share of its total complaints at 14%.