2009 Chevrolet HHR Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 508 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN I PUT MY CHEVROLET HHR INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO TURN THE CAR OFF, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND…”NHTSA complaint 10456814 — filed 04/29/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION, THEREFORE THE ENGINE COULD…”NHTSA complaint 10455407 — filed 04/16/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE KEY WOULD NOT REMOVE FROM THE…”NHTSA complaint 10454982 — filed 04/12/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2009 Chevrolet HHR: 133 of 508 complaints on file (26.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet HHR have in total?
508 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
