2010 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 515 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE…”NHTSA complaint 10503045 — filed 03/14/2013
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION BECAUSE IT…”NHTSA complaint 10480696 — filed 10/16/2012
“AIR BAG CONNECTOR WENT BAD WHEN THE CAR WAS 2 YRS OLD. SOME UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM HAS CAUSED A 5 YR BATTERY TO BE DEAD…”NHTSA complaint 10479935 — filed 10/12/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet HHR: 111 of 515 complaints on file (21.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet HHR have in total?
515 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 13 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.
