2006 Chevrolet HHR Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,006 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,042miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 1,006 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,042 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This complaint is about a 2006 chevy HHR I have had the since new and have had the radio replaced three times (including the one that came with the car) the last time GM tried to charge me for a new radio. I feel they know they have problems with it and we (the consumer) should not have to buy another one from GM on dec 3, 2007 I was driving on expressway i69 in michigan with the radio off. As I was driving the radio suddenly made a loud pop (or what I call an explosion noise) the noise is so loud it can hurt your ears. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210762, filed 2007-12, 2,637 miles“The car was furnished with two remotes. The first one quit working 4-years ago. The second remote works sometimes and sometimes not. You just never know when. A new battery did not solve the problem with either remote.”
NHTSA complaint #10523590, filed 2013-07, 60,000 miles“2006 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer states several problems with vehicle the consumer stated his sons vehicle had a severe shimmy in the steering wheel and became progressively worse when the brake was applied. The pads and rotors were replaced twice and the third time the rotors were machined, but the problem continued. There was also a strange noise coming from the front suspension, but the dealer was unable to pinpoint the problem. At 42,000 miles the air condition made a loud screeching noise for 2 minutes, then stopped working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10377874, filed 2011-01, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH over railroad tracks, a noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure also recurred when encountering a bump or pothole. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions where the stabilizer link, sway bar and bushings, and front struts were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 8/19/14 updated 08/23/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10599072, filed 2014-06, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact has experienced several failures with the vehicle ever since it was purchased. When exiting the vehicle on the passenger side, the door handle cracked in half and caused the contact to become trapped in the vehicle. She had to exit the vehicle using the driver's side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician stated that the door handle failure was a common issue. No repairs were made. In addition, when activating the air conditioner or heating unit, a small amount of air comes out of the vents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253824, filed 2009-01, 34,083 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251888Mar 11, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10249295Dec 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads…
- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10237841Jun 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
458 complaintsElectrical system
222 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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