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2010 Chevrolet HHR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 HHR.

Body VAN

The 2010 Chevrolet HHR is a compact crossover van built on a dedicated platform that carries over the model’s upright stance and practical interior space. Power comes from a standard 5‑quart 5W‑30 API‑rated engine, a specification tied to the four recalls documented for the model year. With 515 total owner complaints reported, the 2010 HHR falls between the peak of 1,006 complaints in 2006 and the trough of 203 in 2011, reflecting a reliability profile that improves markedly toward the end of its production run.

Model year201120102009200820072006

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12580255. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 90 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLS P215/55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12580255 alt 12605566
Engine air filter22731072 alt 20774655
Spark plug12681658 alt 12681663
Front wiper blades84574892
Serpentine belt12634319 alt 12634320
Thermostat12622410 alt 03522676
Cabin air filter52493319

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3155 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the HHR of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2008 SS Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008SS Wagon 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.80 sec260 hpFWD
20062LT Wagon 2.4L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec172 hpFWD
20062LT Wagon 2.4L I-48.00 sec16.10 sec172 hpFWD
20062LT Wagon 2.4L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec172 hpFWD
20062LT Wagon 2.4L I-49.00 sec16.60 sec172 hpFWD
20062LT Wagon 2.4L I-49.40 sec16.90 sec172 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub155 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number90
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number90

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH RPO J41, JM4 / WITH RPO JL9 / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle96 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH RPO J41, JM4 / WITH RPO JL9 / WITH FN3
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.023 in / 0.551 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 12574 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 12574 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 12574 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2155 degrees155 degrees
3Outer bolts 26.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 25,000 miFuel System (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Chevrolet HHR sits near the apex of complaint activity within the 2006‑2011 cohort, with 515 complaints—only slightly higher than the 508 in 2009 but well above the 203 reported in 2011. Recall activity peaked in 2006 (6 recalls) and has steadily declined to 4 in 2010, indicating a general improvement in manufacturing quality across the generation. Investigation counts rose in 2008 and 2009 but fell back to zero in 2010, suggesting fewer unresolved safety concerns that year. Top complaint areas in 2010—steering, electrical, fuel/propulsion, and structure—mirror the broader trend of mechanical and electrical issues that were more pronounced in earlier years. With 19 crash‑related complaints and only one fire complaint, the 2010 model shows a moderate safety risk profile compared to its predecessors. Overall, the 2010 HHR is a reasonable purchase if you can locate a well‑maintained example, but the higher complaint volume relative to later years warrants careful inspection.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1137
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
515
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’06’07’08’09’10’11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 515 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering181
Electrical System54
Fuel/Propulsion System42
Structure31
Air Bags21
Steering,Electrical System15
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)11
Power Train11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V171000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 10/04/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In… Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the…

14V153000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 31/03/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1137 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 90 batteryVehicles taking 5 qtEngine oil filter 12580255Engine air filter 22731072Spark plug 12681658Front wiper blades 84574892

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 HHR take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 HHR have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.