2009 Chevrolet HHR Consumer Reviews

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2009 Chevrolet HHR

Kelley Blue Book Retail Get Value

Average Rating

4.6 out of 5
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Comfort:4.4 out of 5
Performance:4.4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.7 out of 5
Interior Design:4.0 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

28 out of 31 people would recommended this car to a friend

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love my Hhr SS

by rg54 GM fan
from Pineville, Ky | January 12, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"cant really find anything wrong with the car has excellent performance great accelleration 18 inch whells and performance make for a little bit of a hard ride but is good trade off for the estra performance. I owned a 07 Hhr LT 2 was wonderful car love the gas milage and the looks of the car from the outside would recommend this car to anyone that likes retro style and reliability of chevy's"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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my hhr panel

by patokian
from In. | January 8, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Can't say enough about it, smooth easy driving, excellent gas mileage and works to almost replace my pickup. Gets around way better than I had expected in snow and ice. Lots of standard features for a budget priced car. Wish I would have bought one years ago when I first seen the panel"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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great experience

by netta
from | December 21, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"i had a great experience...the customer service was excellent...the salespeople were great....i got insurance at a great rate...i would recommend these people to anyone..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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Sweet Machine

by JRL
from Maryland | October 4, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I'm 69 years old and have owned a lot of rides in my time.I even owned a 49 Chevy 5 window pickup and this looks even better.Gas milage is great 31mpg just puttin around.Plenty of zip and a pleasure to drive.I think these will be collector cars in years to come.I would recommend this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Fun Car to Own & Drive!

by JMG
from Detroit MI | September 22, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I rent many different vehicles as part of business travel so when I was looking to buy a used vehicle I had a short list with the HHR being at the top, and using the search capabilities on Cars.com found an amazing vehicle in beautiful shape selling well below Blue Book Value. Even though this vehicle had 98000, I knew this was no big deal for this mighty mite. As a matter of fact, when I went to get the oil changed, the service technicians could not believe this vehicle had over 100,000 miles, since the engine compartment was immaculate, the cleanest he had ever seen. Much of this is the result of the design of this vehicle. It's too bad GM quit making them, so get one if you can."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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2009 used HHR

by BWB
from Illinois | October 8, 2011

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Rotors warped on new brakes from Midas. Steering or front end was repaired by Chevy. There are too many complaints by other HHR owners."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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HHR/SS is So So much fun to drive !!!

by Reeders Roadster
from St Paul (Minneapolis) MN | July 8, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I purchased my HHR SS used from a young couple who had inherited from a parent who had recently passed away. The vehicle had only 8000 miles on it and still had the new car smell. It is bright silver in color with a black and red color interior (The upgraded leather sport seats with SS logo on the seat backs). I must say that I love this vehicle. It is quiet and comfortable. It handles solidly when turning or taking curves. It has great get up and go as the SS five speed has around 250 hp. It shifts nicely and I do have the five speed which for me was a must. This vehicle seems to sit lower to the ground which I like. It makes it very easy to enter and exit. It also gives it a kind of "lowrider" affect, which adds to its "cool factor". Site lines from a driving standpoint are good. I have no problem seeing any thing that comes up on the street or highway. The rear seats fold forward and flat without removing the headrests. Just a pull of one button releases them. The resulting "cargo area" is respectably large as I have fit a full size road bicycle in back without removing the wheels of the bike. I am currently getting just under 31 mpg with a combination of city/highway driving that leans a bit toward the highway side. Very happy with that!! The braking is smooth and solid with the upgraded calipers. No hint of any rotor warpage as I have heard from other owners. All in all, this HHR/SS is a very solid very fun ride with the pleasent addition of great mileage. I have had many compliments on it. I would recommend the SS version of the HHR family without hesitation. Have fun and drive safe. See you on the streets."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Not the Best Car I've Ever Owned...

by Love Driving
from | June 29, 2011

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Replacement car for my totaled Pontiac Vibe (which is the BEST car I've ever owned). Pros: Looks GREAT. Good space, perfect size for my family, great rear space for the dog. reasonable gas mileage. Good pick-up, fun drive. Little engine problems except... Cons: Stalls on start-up on very hot days. In GA, there are a LOT of hot days. Both key fobs died within months of getting the car--seems there's a problem with poorly designed key fobs in this model. It's $150 to replace the fob locally. Okay, I'll just use the key except...lock jams up, and, with only ONE key lock, means I can't get into my car unless I leave one of the passenger side doors unlocked or call a locksmith. Already had the lock looked at twice (at $75 fee each time), and since I was locked out of the car with my car keys in hand, insurance doesn't cover locksmith fees ($50 a pop). Rotor seems to have an issue with warping--already fixed it twice. Cup holder--not a huge issue when compared to other issues! Air conditioning is going as well--did I mention it was hot in GA? Some of these issues are not isolated to my vehicle, when I researched the issues on-line. Overalll, I'm currently looking for another car, and plan to trade this money-pit to some other person willing to make that kind of investment!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A


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It's a SUV, No... it's a car. It's a S.....

by Waited a year. Worth the wait!
from Twin Cities, MN | June 6, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Pros - the hubby and I were able to sleep comfortably in the back end. The height fits my 6ft tall boys with room to spare. I am able to fit three large size teenagers in the back seat - a little squishy but can be done. The power is great and it is a fun car to drive. The space in the back end is great for groceries and other things and I love the shelf option. You can "hide" stuff on the bottom shelf and cannot see what's there with the top shelf up. Cons - cup holders are ok as far as location and number. The car uses a LOT of gas when running the AC. the back window with wiper does not allow for window decals - just me :-) some of the blind spots are bothersome but you get used to it and adapt. My only suggestions are to put wind visors (or whatever they are called) on the windows because rain gets in easily. and to make it so the back windows can be opened an inch or so (like some van windows do)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Awesome Town car

by HHR Dude
from Oklahoma City, OK | May 26, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Ive owned my 09 HHR for about a year now and i absolutely love it. Ideal storage with the backseats folded down, peppy 4cyl 5spd, great gas mileage with 100% gas. The only issues i have with it are the cup holders are too close together and with a 5spd makes shifting a little bit tricky."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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