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Electrical systemPart report

2006 Chevrolet HHR Electrical system Problems

Complaints
222about this part
Share
22%of 1,006 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 222 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 22% of the 1,006 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was on the highway when I looked to check my speed, the gauges and the dic were not working. When I returned home and turned the car on and off multiple times they still did not work. So my speed and mileage are estimates. Update, it started working again, but I don't know if it will happen again or if there is a malfunction starting to happen.”

NHTSA complaint #10654563, filed 2014-11, 88,600 miles

“Was pulling out of my garage when all my electrical shut down no power. Had to have the car towed to ricks automotive and they repaired my starter $ 427.00. I would like to get reimbursed from GM and need to know how ge to my money back? I had trouble with my ignition switch for quite some time and not letting me remove the key twice.”

NHTSA complaint #10575631, filed 2014-03, 115,798 miles

“Driving at 70 MPH on freeway and suddenly engine power reduced warning comes on display and I can't accelerate. The engine cut off. On the freeway. This is not safe (obviously) and I don't see myself buying another chevy again. I have a family and this problem could kill us all.”

NHTSA complaint #10917717, filed 2016-10, 130,000 miles

“I was driving and the power steering light came on and no power steering this condition continued until I stopped the car and restarted it.... I have a recall for the ignition and now I am afraid for my wife to drive it!! This is as dangerous a condition as the ignition which has happened repeatedly!!”

NHTSA complaint #10587616, filed 2014-05, 113,008 miles

“After abiding by the recall to change the ignition switch, the car starts freaking out randomly. The dash lights start going on and off. Loose power steering, power brakes and the car just stops. You can be going 70 miles an hour down the highway and the car just gives out. The dealership refuses to fix it unless I am willing to pay all the fees. I had a second dealership replace some fuses but after 2 days it started doing it again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821885, filed 2016-01, 88,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20113919%
201012023%
200915130%
200810818%
200711115%
200622222%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
458 complaintsBody and structure
119 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
70 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsBrakes
60 complaintsFuel system
51 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology