Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 30 -32 HWY
Horsepower
155 -172
Seats
2 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Denise C
I love my vehicle because it's the perfect little lady. She rides smoothly, never gets sick, and enjoys her maintenance trips to the local dealers. I have no complaints about my princess.
It is very efficient. It will take you a long way in a full tank of gas.
accountCircle Debbie S
2011 Chevy hhr capacity load.
Hhr is very fun to drive. Has lots of space for 4 passengers. Cargo area is roomy. Drives smooth. Engine performance is easy on gas. It makes hauling small furniture very easy. Lay down the seats. You can get lots of items in there. The battery is stored in the trunk under the spare tire. The only problem I had was with the escape activate light. It came on once. Had it scanned. Could not find a problem.
accountCircle Pam N
It gets excellent gas mileage which means less fill ups at the pump and saves you a lot of money.
This is a tough vehicle. It gets excellent gas mileage and I have only had one repair needed in the four years I have owned it. I love this car. Well worth the money.
accountCircle Kris A
This car is actually a pleasure to drive.
It is comfortable to ride in and drive. I have musculoskeletal issues, so that makes a big difference to me. Plenty of cargo space; my back seats are always down. Dependable. A car was always just a way to get places, but with the hhr, I actually enjoy driving it.
accountCircle Michelle G
Blind spots are bad in this car. It is comfortable and roomy
Have had no problems with this vehicle, bought it used, but only a year after it was made. Only real complaint with it is the blind spots are bad in it.
accountCircle Paul Z
No longer in production. Drives very well in snow and rain.
Good gas mileage. Ample room. Easy maintenance. Easy to drive.
accountCircle Marie B
Comfort, maintenance and longevity.
I love my hhr!! Having my hhr is like having a truck and a car in one. I really haven't had any problems with my vehicle I have had it for over six years now. It is a little more expensive to do maintenance on it but in the end it is worth it. I love the size of the seats they're comfortable you can do your trips in it without discomfort. The trunk is an excellent size. What’s regular oil change and maintenance my pick up and go in the car is awesome and it is 10 years old now. If Chevy release the hhr I would definitely get another one.
accountCircle Kathryn J
They stopped making it, so I can't get a new one
Fun and easy to drive, lots of cargo room

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tracy E
There really isn't none i'm tired of it and i'm trying to get rid of it
It doesn't accommodate my family and i've spent more money getting it fix then the cost of the car it has electrical issues as well
accountCircle Mike A
Do not buy one. It is one of the biggest failures of the Chevrolet line.
The hhr was built on the astro platform including the entire drivetrain. The transmission slams into 2nd gear every time even when it downshifts. This one also has a very bad electrical issue that continually burns out various lights and runs down my battery. Gm will not recall it nor will they do anything other than pay for the replacement bulbs when they burn out.
accountCircle Michelle F
Plenty of room but engine problems not worth it.
The transmission shifts hard into first gear. The engine light is always on, no matter what is done to the car. The airbag light is also always on. It will sometimes die at a stop. Replaced spark plugs and coils. It is hit or miss. Sometimes it drives great and others I wonder if I will make it to my destination. Always something wrong with it.
accountCircle ed y
They are not worth buying
The visibility is very poor/the quality of the interior is unacceptable
accountCircle Tiffany H
Adaptable vehicle for the road warrior.
This is a bare bones, yet reliable vehicle. Good gas mileage overall. As the vehicle ages it is getting rattles and more road noise than before. No extreme expenses maintenance wise (knock on wood!). The vehicle provides nice headroom and legroom in the back seat. Adaptable for carrying cargo when seats are down.
accountCircle Celia S
It has bad blind spots especially if you are short.
The air conditioner works extremely well. The gas mileage is decreasing as it gets older and my husband has had to replace several parts on it. The windshield shape makes it hard to see out of sometimes.
accountCircle Mollie B
There is not anything interesting about the car.
Car rpms jump when you hit a steady speed, the speedometer is not accurate, I wish it had bluetooth. Seems like a gas guzzlers, I wish it was bigger the car is not big enough for two kids. Companies should put stronger jacks in the car with instructions for the ones who do not know how to change a flat.
accountCircle Kayla R
Would not recommend, lemon of a car!
I have never had more problems with a car in my life, everything from getting stuck in park to the key no longer working to unlock the doors. The car finally gave out at 70,000 miles, it overheated but didn't tell me and the engine blew. I loved the interior though, it had a sky roof, fully adjustable heated leather seats, and tons of room!

Chevrolet HHR Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LS
155 HP 25-26 MPG 2 Seats
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LT w/1LT
155-172 HP 25-26 MPG 5 Seats
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LT w/2LT
172 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Reviews

4.09
205 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 18%
2 stars 4%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Emily H on June 22, 2021
150k 2011 Chevy hhr - ok condition.
My hhr is an ok car. I got it secondhand, and it has lasted me for about two years so far. It is reasonably reliable, but I do have to take it into the shop for semi major maintenance roughly twice a year. That being said, it has lasted me three cross country road trips, although I did have to stop for a tune up on one of them. Overall, it is a good car for my general life, but not the sturdiest for anything long term I think.
accountCircle Cameron D on May 26, 2021
One of the most reliable cars I have driven.
Very good gas mileage for going back and forth to work. Cool a/c, nice radio with option to plug in phone for music. A lot of space in the trunk, plus you can move the passenger seats down. Very easy to control. Many places for storage also. Very reliable, 9/10 recommend for anyone looking for a good car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sherri C.

Compact, easy to drive, hatchback, Chevrolet brand, reliable, nice appearance, roomy, low maintenance, enjoyable to drive, timeless design, good style, attractive color, easy purchase from dealer, seemed to be a dealer favorite, plenty of room, four door for passengers, lots of room for shopping and storage, well tinted windows for some privacy.

likeFilled Mark M.

Reliable, fuel efficient, handles well in snow. Car is a great commuter vehicle, comfortable, and fairly roomy. I like that it sits higher off the ground than a sedan. The rear hatch, and fold-down seats in the back allow for a lot of storage. Mine has been in 2 major accidents and still retained enough value to keep on the road.

likeFilled Deborah S.

It is compact yet large enough to haul cargo with the back seats folded down. It will seat 4 people comfortably. It is great for around town errands. Great on gas. Good dependable transportation. The battery is stored in the trunk. Never put object in the passenger seat or the seat belt message will sound that something wrong with the airbag.

likeFilled Phyllis J.

I don't know I rather not to discuss something that I have not that knowledge about, not much preference on this matter, therefore it will cause me to be very redundant, therefore this is really difficult for me to expound on this particular subject.

likeFilled Paula W.

It runs well, it is easy to drive, has plenty of storage room. Leg room is adequate in the back seat. Physically it tends to have problems with internal door handles. It has enclosed transmission storage system. I would not have chosen the color, (white) but it was the only one available at the time. The ride is not very smooth.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sherri C.

Both headlights have gone out in a short period of time and one has gone out a second time, very difficult to replace headlights due to the way they are installed making it more costly. Would have preferred a different color as the dark blue really shows dirt and salt residue.

dislikeFilled Mark M.

Window controls in the center console, the speakers shorted out a long time ago, the rear hatch refuses to open. The windshield is very small which makes it seem like you are looking out of a porthole sometimes; this makes it difficult when navigating a new place as you do not have a great view of surroundings. Also the battery is located in the rear of the vehicle which makes maintenance on it interesting as the hatch currently does not open.

dislikeFilled Deborah S.

It's not large enough to carry anything wider than 40 inches in the cargo area. The battery has to be started in the rear of the car if it goes dead. The escape light will come on if you break to hard on a hill or going down a incline. It has crazy computer that will alert you if icy or wet roads.

dislikeFilled Phyllis J.

I don't know,therefore, I am sorry to say that I cannot answer this particular question, again I will be very redundant on this subject, therefore causing me to have difficulties trying to answer and not being able to go further until this question is answered.

dislikeFilled Paula W.

It does not have a very smooth ride. It tends to have problems with internal door handles, they are plastic and break easily. The windshield is small, making it hard to see traffic lights. It rides low to the ground so it scrapes driving into and out of parking lots sometimes. It is very hard to keep clean.

Ranks #18 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has an average owner rating of 4.16 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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4.67
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4.56
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4.09

Ranks #3 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #3 of 26 other Compact SUVs.

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Tie
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32 MPG
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32 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2011 Chevrolet HHR A Good Car?

Yes - the Chevrolet hhr is a good and extremely reliable vehicle. This care will last you a very long time if you keep up with maintenance.
Ashlyn R.
It serves its purpose for my needs and it gets me where I need to go and it is fairly good mileage which is the reason I purchased.
Dan V.
Yes. It has good legroom for passengers and ample space for putting shopping and suitcases in back via the hatch
Heidi W.
Yes it is a good vehicle because it is a compact car with good mileage, and just $40 to fill. It has great get-up-and go and is a cute model.
Leslie W.
Yes it is! we traveled cross country with it! and it's very economical gets us from place to place and is very reliable and safe for me and my children!
Kip C.
Yes. It drives comfortably smooth, has a good amount of space and I am short which it’s low top helps me manage seeing better throughout the vehicle.
Jenna R.
Yes. I have had my vehicle for 7 years and have never had any major issues with it. it's also good on gas.
Karen W.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Chevrolet HHR?

The 2011 Chevrolet hhr is extremely reliable and safe. I have never experienced any problems with my hhr.
Ashlyn R.
None that I am a where at this moment. Have changed the front brakes and do regular oil, air and cabin filter changes.
Dan V.
Sensor detectors go on when vehicle does not have to be serviced. It is expensive to repair and it is hard to tell if car needs servicing
Tara M.
The 2011 Chevrolet HHR is quite reliable. I have had this car for 6-7 years and have not experienced any major problems.
Angela P.
No problems whatsoever it is very reliable. Currently all we have to change is the routers but otherwise it's been good to us very spacious and good on gas
Kylie L.
It is reliable. I would say the only issue I have dealt with is it doesn’t drive in snow very good. Gets stuck easily.
Haley W.
My hhr has been very reliable. I haven't had any problems so far. It also has very great gas mileage. Especially on the highway
Kim S.

Is The 2011 Chevrolet HHR A Good Value?

I paid $3000 for my 2011 Chevrolet hhr. I believe it was an excellent value. This is my daily driver and very reliable.
Ashlyn R.
I purchased this hhr as a used vehicle for the sum of 9000.00 which I thought was a bit more than it should be from a dealer but have done ok with the hhr so far.
Dan V.
I bought it second hand for 2000 $. A year ago and it was an excellent value. It needed a new starter and tires but runs well.
Gavin J.
I don't know what the car actually cost, I got it used. I feel it is a good value for several reasons. The small compact model allows good mileage per gallon, can easily move thru traffic, has a... Read More
Maddie R.
5,000 and yes it was a great value and yes it's a excellent value not pleased with Hayes on their rudeness but otherwise we got a excellent car
Elizabeth A.
Mine was 3 yrs old when I bought it for $12,000. I considered this a decent price for the condition and the low mileage.
Joni G.
It don't cost very much now because they don't make it anymore. It has been 7 years since I bought mine so I don't really remember the purchase price but I consider it to be a good value
Michael P.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2011 Chevy HHR fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter in a 2011 Chevy HHR can be found in the back of the vehicle in the fuel tank. The fuel filter is designed to help remove debris and contaminants from the gasoline before it goes through the...

Why my chevy hhr cranks but wont start?

Answer: There are a variety of things that could cause the Chevy HHR to crank but not start. The first thing that comes to my mind is a weak or dead battery. You could take the battery out and take it to a automotive...

Why is my chevy hhr speakers not working?

Answer: Usually the speakers in a Chevrolet HHR are going to give You a lot of years of wonderful service, often beating some aftermarket systems with just the stock option. However, like all things, they can stop...

What's the chevy hhr life expectancy?

Answer: The life expectancy of the Chevy HHR is 200,000 miles or about 15 years. Generally speaking, most vehicles will fall into this range of life expectancy, but this is with a couple of assumptions. The first is...

What's the chevy hhr bolt pattern?

Answer: The Chevy HHR bolt pattern iS5 X110mm. This means that You have 5 lug nuts and they are 110mm away from each other. If You are looking for new rims for Your HHR You should make sure to get ones that have this...

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Safety & Reliability

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