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2009 Chevrolet HHR consumer reviews

$18,720 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 HHR Chevrolet
(74 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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2009 HHR Panel SS

Only 216 ever made. It will be a collector's item very soon and its value should increase substantially. Very comfortable and sporty at the same time. Very quick and fast as well. A head turner and conversation piece. If you like rare things including cars, then this car definitely belongs to you..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great little car..

This is a great car. 2009 Chevy's response to the PT Cruiser. I've never had a problem with this car. Early on, there was a recall on the power steering motor. This was corrected and had never had an issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car i've owned

Am the second owner . Bought this car from Hertz in 2009 with app. 20,000 miles - It now has almost 88,000 miles as we have driven it all over California, this car is the top of the line trim model and has all the options, heated leather seats, satellite radio, everything except navigation and blue tooth. It has been a reliable daily driver and am glad that i purchased it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car and value

We purchased our HHR at Beechmont Ford. The manager, Bill Gramman, salesman and finance staff were very good. A great experience.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car for work or play.

Like many others I use my HHR for my business and to advertise my business - this car has the right look and styling to place decals on the glass with business name and phone number. Since it is essentially a (very) small station wagon there is room in the back to carry business supplies or camping gear for the weekend.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my HHR SS

This is our 2nd HHR. We originally had a black 07 with the black chrome package with heated seats. When it got to 50,000 miles my husband said we needed to trade it in. I loved that car. I think he wanted an SS, so we got a Bright Red 09 SS HHR. Its a stick so no more heated seats. We also installed the performance upgrade so our front wheel drive has 290 HP, Whoo, Hoo, watch our for wheel grab when taking off fast. It has lots of storage room, gets great gas mileage, even thought it takes premium, is pretty comfortable. You can pass going up hill, which going up the mtns here in Oregon is a big plus!!! I especially like that the back seats fold down flat, we take our dog everywhere and she has a couch type bed that fits perfectly with the seats down. Its has over 170,000 miles on it, still runs great. We will have to replace it in the next year and there is nothing out there that compares to it and I have been looking. I talk to salespeople. tell them I want a small SUV type, good gas mileage, some horsepower and a flat cargo area, and they got nothing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought this car 3 times a 2006 4sp 2008&2011 LT2

Love this fun wagons buy the LT2 solid car and fun get the sunroof for extra fun. My license frame " SAW IT, WANTED IT, THREW A FIT, GOT IT"

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Totally in love!

I traded 04 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS for 09 Chevrolet HHR 2LT 2.4L. I'm in love and so happier with gas. Trailblazer 5 times to work and home gas goes empty. HHR 9 times today!! So comfortable ride and so smooth! I don't let recalls scare me because Chevrolet my loyal over 20 years. Don't let recalls scare you. Take care of it and you will be fine. Take care of vehicle you drive. Vehicle take care of you that how it works. I have no regret for traded Trailblazer for HHR. I surely miss Trailblazer very much but lack of gas. HHR rocks!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable car.

I love this car.. Great on gas. Around town about 27 MPG. Haven't done a big trip with it yet. Got it about a month ago. My husband used Cars.com. We got it at Dick Shirley's in Burlington, NC. What a great dealership... People were terrific, very friendly, it was the easiest deal we ever made. Quick and easy. I highly recommend Dick Shirley Chevy Dealer. Love love my car...it is a 2009 and the color is a Maroon with gold specks in it. Love it ...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Love My HHR

I have owned my HHR for almost a month now and LOVE it! So glad I saw it on Cars.com, it was the easiest car purchase I had ever made. Thanks cars.com!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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