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2006 Chevrolet HHR Wheels Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 1,006 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR, 1% of the 1,006 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“In feb 2015 I had to have the hub replaced, I also had new breaks put on. In feb 2016 I had to have the hub replaced again. We are now in may 2016 my car is doing the same thing and I think I am going to have to have the hub replaced again. When I apply my brakes the whole car shakes and the steering wheel feels like it is going to come off, the brakes feel like they are grabbing and letting go.”

NHTSA complaint #10865582, filed 2016-05, 11,000 miles

“At 107,000 miles four of the left front wheel studs failed. The vehicle was being driven at 25 MPH and was brought to a stop without the wheel coming off the car. Due to the design of the oem hubcap it is impossible to tell when one or more lug nuts have failed. If this failure would have happened at high speed the results would have been catastrophic”

NHTSA complaint #10852575, filed 2016-03, 107,000 miles

“Whenever it rains the passenger side leaks from the counsel the carpet always gets soaked... A lot of people have this problem... Another known issue is the cam position sensor a lot of people have this problem now having issues with the bearings in my front wheels which seems to be another known issue others are having as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10469610, filed 2012-08, 63,000 miles

“In our 2006 Chevrolet HHR, the front right and left wheel bearing hub assemblies have failed at 57,000 miles. The symptom was a rumbling noise beginning at 40 MPH to 45 MPH. Wheel bearings are not designed to be a perishable item. In comparison, all four wheels still have the original brake pads that have not yet worn out. Without question, brake pads should wear out before wheel bearings. …”

NHTSA complaint #10509457, filed 2013-04, 57,000 miles

“Car started smelling gas inside when driving and have to open the window to get some fresh air. A clicking noise, too much noise from the front suspension when turning or driving..l took the car for oil change and the dealer tech did not want to drive the car stating that it's safety issues. They said the lower control arms has been wear out and that the sway bar is shorter wearing my tires. In just this year l have change the 4 tires twice. Discount tires said they have not seen such a thing before the wearing occures in the inside part of the tires... …”

NHTSA complaint #10907181, filed 2016-09, 166,054 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201142%
201020%
200931%
200891%
200730%
200681%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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