2009 Chevrolet HHR Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$18,720 to $25,135

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In case you wondered, HHR stands for “Heritage High Roof,” and this retro-modern Chevrolet compact wagon combines the 1949 Suburban with the more-recent SSR roadster and shrinks them both. Built on the same frame as the Cobalt, the HHR shows up in 2009 with multiple trims in both regular and “panel” versions. Panel versions have no rear windows and are intended for use as delivery vehicles. Both panel and regular HHRs come in LS, 1LT, 2LT, and SS trims. 2009 is the first year a panel SS is available, which means your pizza delivery can get to your house quicker with help from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and 260 hp.

In accordance with Chevrolet’s transition to ethanol, all HHR models can use E85 Ethanol flex fuel. The LS and 1LT have a 155-hp 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine, and the 2LT packs a little more punch with a 172-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (both trims have 7 more hp than last year), which is available as an upgrade for the 1LT as well. All models come with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic. The SS has sporty exterior trim along with 18-inch aluminum wheels and electronic stability control. Its interior seating features deep cloth bolsters and color accents, giving it added comfort and a race-car image.

Like a growing number of compact wagons, the HHR has 60/40 fold-down seats to create a more spacious cargo area in the rear, but the rear headrests can catch in the folding process if the front seat is not pushed forward far enough. The HHR can comfortably seat four full-size adults, but taller drivers may have issues with interior headroom.

The HHR protects passengers with dual-stage frontal and head curtain side airbags. Stopping power is provided by the HHR’s four-wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum brakes.

New available features for 2009 are a cell-phone link and a rearview camera.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Brian P
Jul 27, 2024
This AC did not work, the engine light was on among other things..The dealer was very misleading about this car.Jul 27, 2024
by Irene L
Aug 12, 2023
I bought used Hhr 2009 Ls worst ever the door handles stop working first back ones then from ones then windows fell off track then electrical problems. The radio stopped working the AC worked sometimes the back hatch only locks when battery dies and the battery is in back I hated this car and recall on locks and a few other things where only till 2008 yet they used same recalled parts on 2009 this car is bad design and a death trap.Aug 12, 2023
by Damion B
Dec 14, 2022
Must be the SS version with turbo nice wheel sunroof leather interior red with black leather interiorDec 14, 2022

2009 Chevrolet HHR Pricing

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$18,720 to $25,135
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6 · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in-floor

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: silver · Sunroof: one-touch

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: one-touch

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Side curtain airbag delete · Dual front airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.17

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Sunroof: one-touch

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: seatback

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.05

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors: spotter mirror · Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Pioneer premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.02 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 9.8 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Ashtray: with lighter · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: in-floor

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.05

Exterior Features

Exhaust tip color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Stripes: side

Header

Option Delete: Generic

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Roof

Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Size: temporary

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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