2006 Chevrolet HHR

◆ Worse than typical

2006 Chevrolet HHR
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 1006 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	1006
2007	726
2008	615
2009	508
2010	515
2011	203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 45%

45% of complaints: steering — 448 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE 401 ON RAMP (GOING 35KM/HR) IT WAS A RAINY DAY. I RANDOMLY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST POWER, INCLUDING MY POWER STEERING. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNINGS, JUST GONE. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL TO CONTINUE WITH THE CURVED ON RAMP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120505

WHILE DRIVING, THE DASHBOARD SIGNALED "POWER STEERING" AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOST ALL POWER STEERING MAKING TURNING VERY DIFFICULT. AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN, POWER STEERING RESUMED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120409

The power steering went out. Very hard and unsafe to drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231205

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 185 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

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while driving the car after a few miles, the door locks start going up and down, the power steering light comes on and is hard to steer, the check engine light comes on, the speedometer stops working and the tach malfunctions.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231228

POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY GOES WHILE DRIVING. THERE WILL BE A DING AND IT WILL JUST CUT OUT... WHY DOESN'T THIS HAVE AN RECALL ON IT????? ITS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS. TOOK IT TO DEALER IT WILL COST OVER 500 TO FIX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171114

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 58 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SPUN 360 DEGREES. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUFFERED CHEST AND HEAD INJURIES, AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060915

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 47 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 1006

R 20061106 — air bags

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED.

Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED I

Campaign 06V417000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080402 — air bags

GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY-ABSORBING PLASTIC PIECE TO THE HEADLINER TRIM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTT

Campaign 08V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081223 — latches/locks/linkages

GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE

Remedy: A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTT

Campaign 08V444000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140404 — electrical system

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for...

Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge.

Campaign 14E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — electrical system

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.

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 redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if...

Campaign 14V171000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140418 — air bags, electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect.

Campaign 14V047000 — check if this car was fixed