Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has 6 recalls, 1006 complaints.
6
Recalls
1006
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac S...
14E021000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 I...
14V047000
AIR BAGS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
08V444000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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. 2...
08V046000
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 ...
06V417000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Chevrolet HHR 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While replacing 3 motor mounts, engine oil pan,transmission oil pan, also CV axles, wheel bearings n... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | The door few open because the door latch broke off |
| Dec 6, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | STEERING | Power steering cuts off and very hard to steer until you turn off vehicle and turn back on but then ... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line is leaking under the car. I could smell gas when I would get out of my car. |
| Dec 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | while driving the car after a few miles, the door locks start going up and down, the power steerin... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | STEERING | The power steering went out. Very hard and unsafe to drive. |
| Sep 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Gas line leaking under left rear tire |
| Jul 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the key l... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | STEERING | The (EPS) system in my 2006 Chevy HHR has experienced multiple malfunctions. The power steering sudd... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Rear Section of the rear fuel line started to rott out and started leaking. The sction is where ther... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake light tail light and rear blinker housing keeps melting leaving us with no working lights wha... |
| Jul 8, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line rotting. Dripping gas towards rear of car. When I did my research this is very common with... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was ... |
| Mar 5, 2021 | STEERING | While driving in town lost the power steering on a turn making it difficult to steer and control the... |
| Feb 2, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the low unknow... |
| Dec 13, 2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL WHILE THE... |
| Dec 9, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE B... |
| Oct 30, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LINE LEAK NEAR REAR TIRE. FOUND PRESSURE LINE ROTTED INSIDE OF HEAT PROTECTION WRAP. |