Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has 65 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
65
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Aug 18, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | THE SHIFT LEVER SHOWS THE VEHICLE IN PARK BUT THE ACTUAL GEAR IS REVERSE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION SH... |
| Nov 9, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES WIT... |
| May 6, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE VEHICLE JERKED WHENEVER THE CONTACT SHIFTED GEARS. TH... |
| Oct 4, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 7 MPH... |
| Aug 17, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO LOCK IN ... |
| Jun 18, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. AFTER THE CONTACT RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE SHORTLY AFTER ... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | CAN SHIFT WITH OUT PUSHING BRAKE OR SHIFT BOTTOM, ALSO KEY GET STUCK IN ON POSITION WHEN IN PARK. HA... |
| Dec 31, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | KEY GOT STUCK IN IGNITION. THIS APPARENTLY IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY DID A REC... |
| Dec 18, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT FR... |
| Nov 8, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION IN A SIGNAL CONTROLLED LEFT TURN LANE, THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSE... |
| Aug 19, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS WERE ABLE TO BE CHANGED... |
| Jun 24, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY SEIZED IN THE IGNITION AN... |
| May 27, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION FAILED AND THE KEY C... |
| Mar 8, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PULLED INTO GARAGE, PLACED SHIFTER IN PARK, IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT ROTATE TO LAST DETENT POSITION AN... |
| Mar 5, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY COULD NOT BE TUR... |
| Nov 21, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK AND... |
| Nov 9, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD CAME BACK HOME AND PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND TRIED TO PULL OUT THE K... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | SOME PORTION OF THE SHIFTER MECHANISM FAILED. IT ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT GEARS AT WILL, WITH OR ... |
| Jul 25, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I DROVE MY VEHICLE TO NEW JERSEY FOR VACATION BUT CAME BACK TO VIRGINIA WITHIN TWO DAYS. UPON MY ARR... |