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2006 Chevrolet HHR Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Chevrolet HHR has 458 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Steering
458
Electrical
142
Structure
93
Powertrain
65
Other
54
Engine
39
Brakes
38
Latches & Locks
31
Airbags
25
Suspension
22
Lights
11
Visibility
8
Fuel System
7
Tires
5
Wheels
4
Speed Control
3

458

Complaints

0

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 19, 2025STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile replacing 3 motor mounts, engine oil pan,transmission oil pan, also CV axles, wheel bearings n...
Dec 6, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the...
Jun 21, 2024STEERINGPower steering cuts off and very hard to steer until you turn off vehicle and turn back on but then ...
Dec 1, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMwhile driving the car after a few miles, the door locks start going up and down, the power steerin...
Nov 23, 2023STEERINGThe power steering went out. Very hard and unsafe to drive.
Apr 15, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the key l...
Feb 10, 2023STEERINGThe (EPS) system in my 2006 Chevy HHR has experienced multiple malfunctions. The power steering sudd...
Jul 2, 2021STEERINGThe contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was ...
Mar 5, 2021STEERINGWhile driving in town lost the power steering on a turn making it difficult to steer and control the...
Oct 20, 2020STEERINGSTEERING LIGHT CAME ON CANT TURN WHEEL
Sep 23, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERIN...
Jul 26, 2020STEERINGPOWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR
Jul 2, 2020STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MP...
Mar 5, 2020STEERINGPOWER STEERING STOPS FREQUENTLY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL CAR.
Jan 30, 2020STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE INFORMATION OBDI AND I HAVE POWER STEERING. I HEARD IS A RE...
Sep 9, 2019STEERINGWHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP AND I CAN NOT TURN.POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE APPEA...
Aug 31, 2019STEERINGWHEN DRIVING MY POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE LIGHT POPS ON HOWEVER WHEN I TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ...
Jun 16, 2019STEERINGWHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING SHUT DOWN AND DANGEROUSLY WENT INTO MANUAL MODE. UPON STOPPING AND...
May 1, 2019STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS HEADING OUT TO MY CAR AND TRIED TO REMOTE START MY CAR AND IT DID T WORK AND I TRIED IT TWICE ...
Mar 28, 2019STEERINGELECTRIC POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING POWER STEERING TO SHUT OFF WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT...

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