2006 Chevrolet HHR Problems and Repair Histories
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Chevrolet HHR Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet HHR | 33 HHRs, 9.7 months of data per HHR, average 89000 miles53 |
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2006 Chevrolet HHR
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| Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 41000 | 0 | They replaced both front axles due to a TSB out about a clicking noise when you put it in drive or reverse. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | HHRs have a chronic rattle in the steering column caused by excessive clearance in the shaft ujoint. GM will replace that section of the shaft assembly twice, but acknowledges to servicetechs it,s a design fault with no correction planned. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | Front stab link replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 98000 | 800 | worn out left front wheel bearing. replaced with oem part. changed original transmission oil with oem oil, replaced original spark plugs with oem replacement |
| Sep | 2010 | 108000 | 500 | the chrome started to peel off of the factory wheel, then the wheel started to leak air thru the porosity of the wheel. the dealer wanted $750 for a replacement wheel..OUCH i bought 4 nice aftermarket wheels off of EBay for $450 |
| Sep | 2011 | 128000 | 850 | cost was a rip off, i only went to the dealer because i am also having some other issues with the front end, might but after the the cost for replacing pads and rotors, cleaning drums, i will not go back to the dealer and will find a local mechanic |
| Nov | 2011 | 130500 | 290 | CEL, replaced solenoid, $92 to diagnose. Also found that front end shimmy due to scalloped tires, replaced tires (not in total), rides much better. |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | Intermittent wipers not working properly or consistently. Dealer had previously told me it was "known" problem and ordered parts. This time I was told that there was no such known issue, no parts were ever ordered, and they could not duplicate problem so Back emblem had delaminated. Replacement had supposedly been ordered from previous visit, but such was not the case. They took one off of new vehicle to replace mine. |
| Jan | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | Car occasionally won't start |
| Mar | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | Car's electronics occasionally go dead - as if there is no battery. Jump start works sometimes; push start always works. Dealer replaced starter. I commented that if is there is no power to open the doors, the starter is probably not the problem. ... |
| May | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Same occasional "dead" problem. Fine CSR (from other dealership location) had tech friend who found service bulletin. Parts were ordered; appointment made; but local techs decided car did not need the parts. Nothing was done, so expect problem to recur. |
| Jun | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Door restraint bar had cracked sheathing and was replaced. |
| Jul | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Again addressed occasional dead/no start problem. Corporate involved. Level of attentiveness much improved. Replaced ignition switch. They're not sure this is the fix, but it was best guess. Month has passed, but problem only once every 3 mos on average. |
| Oct | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | 10/2-10/6 Dealer again tried to repair intermittent problems. Replaced BCM computer. Result was no fix, but new problems. Took car again from 10/9-10/15. Reprogrammed and replaced other module. Results to be determined over period of time. |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Same problems recurred, so October repair also was a failure, and new problem created - mileage down 20%. GM involved again cuz nobody knows what to try. All my dealer contacts fired-again, so starting again with new person. I am pushing for new car. |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | New service manager and general manager neither has any idea what to do, so we are negotiating an arbitration for a replacement vehicle. |
| Feb | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Dealer took one last shot at fixing recurring "no-start" problem, but found nothing. Reached agreement to get me into new vehicle. Transaction is complete and I will add vehicle here. |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 623 | New Radiator, Complained to GM about no lower grill as every other GM product has a lower grill except the Cobalt and HHR which have the same chasis. lots of 3rd party mfg's have a lower matching grill. GM did not warranty as a small stone punctured it. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Catalytic Converter Replaced. Hole in flex pipe. Covered under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2009 | 398 | Frnt Rgt Wheel Bearing. Not warrantied. Warranty is only 3 yrs or 60,000km. No discount. I will never buy GM again. Dealer said they couldn't do anything for me. No good will. Warranties changed in '07 to 5 yr 160,000Km. Got it done privately 4 50% | |
| Jul | 2009 | 50840 | 281 | Wiper linkage replaced on passenger side wiper, stopped working. Driver side was still working properly. |
| Jan | 2010 | 59520 | 315 | Thermostat went! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | Windshield cracked. Dealer said it was due to an impact. I have read that the windshields on these autos have experienced an unusual tendency to crack whit out any apparent cause. Dealer was not forthcoming with me regarding this information |
| Sep | 2009 | 93000 | 0 | SES light. GMTechlink: camshaft reluctor that has moved on the camshaft usually due to heat (but not in my case). Only cure new camshaft. http://www.sandyblogs.com/techlink/ |
| Jun | 2010 | 106000 | 120 | The flex pipe connecting the header to the cat had developed a leak. The shops I spoke to indicated that the dealer was the only place to find a replacement because of the 5 speed manual. |
| Apr | 2011 | 114000 | 0 | Sway bar links |
| Jan | 2013 | 141000 | 0 | Oil leak from the block. Am not able to find the source or fix. |
| Mar | 2013 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | Bad right sway link end, covered under warranty |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 71920 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 96100 | 1100 | Front end rattling over bumps; wheel bearing and suspension repaired |
| Jan | 2013 | 96100 | 360 | Driver side windshield wiper transmission motor replaced. |
| Chevrolet HHR in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 56700 | 340 | Car would not downshift. Replaced a sensor. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 40000 | 0 | Could not be shifted from park. Shifter replaced at no cost to me. |
| Apr | 2010 | 65000 | 0 | Running light seemed to be missing.-----had fallen off and was in the "hole' Pulled forward and plugged in. |
| Sep | 2010 | 75000 | 450 | Electrical problem. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 43000 | 0 | Bad thermostat caused the check engine light to be activated. Struts and steering rod replaced. |
| Oct | 2009 | 54000 | 110 | Front sway bar bushings replaced |
| Nov | 2009 | 55500 | 0 | The exhaust pipe adjacent to the catalytic converter split open causing a leak. |
| Feb | 2010 | 60000 | 300 | New front brake pads. Resufaced rotors. |
| Dec | 2010 | 75000 | 100 | Replaced MAP sensor |
| Mar | 2011 | 79000 | 255 | Front sway bar links repaired/replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 79000 | 0 | Needed bushings when sold--cannot remember which type. |
| Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 106000 | 0 | Cracked transaxle housing with fluid leak. Exhaust leak at flex joint in pipe containing catalytic converter. |
| Apr | 2009 | 108000 | 700 | Replaced transaxle with salvage unit with 10,000 miles |
| Jan | 2010 | 127000 | 1000 | some part of crankshaft broke and object created hole in crankcase leading to oil being evacuated from crankcase |
| May | 2010 | 135000 | 200 | Original alternator failed |
| Jun | 2010 | 137000 | 0 | replacement rebuilt alternator died after 2 weeks of use |
| Jul | 2010 | 139000 | 599 | Turns out that the alternator was damaged by the power steering motor going bad. Unclear if the first alternator was ruined the same way. Power steering motor replaced. Replaced steering column which fixed power steering. But car continues to blow power steering fuse. Will need further diagnoses. |
| Aug | 2010 | 140500 | 325 | wire incorrectly run to fuse block should have been run to battery terminal. Unknown when this wiring error occurred but may have been from factory. |
| Jan | 2011 | 148000 | 170 | Check engine light came on and stayed on. Used code reader which reported either failed catalytic converter or downstream O2 sensor failure. Replaced O2 sensor since catalytic converter was replaced aprx. 18 months ago. Clrd code prob. gone |
| Sep | 2012 | 198000 | 150 | replaced worn rotors, drums and shoes |
| Mar | 2013 | 207000 | 300 | Replaced frozen alternator and tensioner pulley assembly |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 300 | The passenger side front wheel bearing was replaced at approximately 50k. This repair was performed in August 2009. A noise was discovered at 35k but diagnosed by the dealer as uneven tire wear. We replaced the tires at 45k and the noise persisted. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 75000 | 235 | Steering wheel was shuddering while driving. Brakes need to be cleaned and rotors turned. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 60000 | 70 | Indications of exhaust and intake cam solenoid failures. |
| Jan | 2011 | 61000 | 0 | Replaced 4) injectors, reprogrammed based on TSB and Codes P0171 and P0300. Now after approx. 800 miles codes and trouble lights have returned. Requires re-diagnosis. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 64000 | 0 | Clunking in right front strut area |
| Mar | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Central African Republic | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 52080 | 150 | P0i02 maf sensor - replaced P0449 vent solenoid-replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 52700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 58000 | 85 | Replaced rear shocks |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 62000 | 1201 | replaced LF hub assembly, $417.75 parts & labor Replaced front struts, mounts & bellows. Parts & Labor $783.34. Parts were KYB Excel. Repair cost included 4-wheel alignment and rear brake adjustment. |
| Apr | 2012 | 66300 | 157 | replaced front sway bar bushing, parts,labor, tax |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 53000 | 0 | Continuing electrical problem - resistor blows out on A/C. Successful, but this is a multiple repeat repair. |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Blower motor resistor blows once or twice a year. |
| Jun | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Headlight shorting out. Dealer repaired again. |
| Sep | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | Variable valve timing actuator solenoid replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 60000 | 0 | Catalytic converter rusted/corroded |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 71000 | 700 | Replaced shocks and struts |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 39000 | 50 | key could not be removed from ignition. Problem was with the shifter sensor not showing the transmission in Park. Dealer replaced shifter mechanism and the sensor. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | sunroof deflector broke and jammed the window, had to replace unit. |
| Aug | 2008 | 27000 | 0 | Slow or no start , they said it was the pos. battery was loose...it did not repair my HHR |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Bad fuel injector. | |
| May | 2009 | 0 | Electric power steering assist gone. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | Would not release key when in park; replaced safety switch; may have also adjusted shifter; is an issue as reported on another forum. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Pulls right before and after alignment. Finally adjusted steering to center. |
| Sep | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Dome light defective. Fell off. Replaced full assembly. |
| Jun | 2008 | 10000 | 0 | Water on front floor. Fan only worked on high setting, watercorroded electrical control, from a water leak. Another appointment for in depth water leak search. Printed up 4 pages of tsb's and 10 pages of customer comments on water leak results from "HHR Forum". Presented to service tech. They spent 1 1/2 days "repairing. Hopefully all is well. |
| Feb | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Sunroof screen support broke. Compass located in rear view mirror sticking. |
| Aug | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | battery dead, switch in tramission shift replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | heater fan |
| May | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | replace fan and resistor |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 11700 | 0 | Replaced running boards because pads wavy |
| Jul | 2008 | 26000 | 75 | Brakes squeeling. They warranted grinding costs of rotors, I paid for pads Rear Chevy Gold Emblem looks like water got in and destroyed it's appearance. New one put on |
| Jun | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | A clunking noise when going over bumps. They replaced the Stabilizer Shaft Links on both sides. ABS light on and brakes weird. They replaced wheel bearing and hub. Key will not come out. Shifter failed. replaced control assembly, and Floor shift. Common Problem. Should be a Recall. |
| Aug | 2009 | 38000 | 120 | 2nd time in less than a year. Think thats a little soon |
| Sep | 2010 | 55000 | 560 | 3rd time brakes have gone bad. sorry ass excuse that heat and cold of area does this. hmmmmmm not to my other 2 vehicles. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 7440 | 0 | Growling noise when air conditioner was on. |
| Dec | 2006 | 8060 | 0 | Repaired A/C growl |
| Sep | 2007 | 19220 | 0 | Rear wiper motor stops when it is cold. Dealer ordered a replacement. Waiting for part. Front suspension made thumping noise when ridding over road bumps, cracks and bad pavement. Dealer fixed it. No problem now. |
| Jan | 2008 | 22320 | 0 | Rear wiper motor replaced. Drivers seat belt did not retract properly. A replacement was ordered. No cost under warranty. New seatbelt retractor installed. |
| Jul | 2009 | 37820 | 40 | Replace front brake pads. |
| Jan | 2010 | 41540 | 60 | Blower motor seized because water in drain well area got closed up with leaves. Resistor and fuse burnt out. Had to cut fan frame to get motor out to grease bottom bearing. Adapter ring only comes with new motor. Made my own part to hold in motor. |
| Jun | 2010 | 45880 | 70 | Firewall window drain got plugged with leaves. Water entered blower fan motor. Rusted bearing and motor brush assembly. Took apart fan motor re-lubed the bearing. Replaced burnt heater fan speed resistor. Had to cut motor frame to get itout |
| Jun | 2011 | 53320 | 140 | The wheel tables rattle/thump. The bushings were changed, most of the noise disappeared but there is still something else rattling when driven over street cracks. |
| Dec | 2012 | 68820 | 550 | One side of bar broke off. Repaired by welding broken end pieces together rather than replacing for a new part. Too labor intensive to install new part [engine sub frame needs to be dropped to slide in new part]. Shocks leaking and car unstable on road. Replaced shocks Table bushings. Constant thumping.The new bushing helped but there is still rattling noise. Fedup learn just to live with it. Replaced tie rods to help to reduce the rattling noise. Helped a bit. Less noise traveling through steering wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 15000 | 0 | Loose driver side interior door panel. 2 clips were replaced. |
| Sep | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | Sunroof air deflector would not close. Clip attaching deflector to sunroof track broke. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 45 | HVAC blower resistor | |
| Apr | 2009 | 31 | thermostat | |
| Mar | 2013 | 187000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Ignition would not release key. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 39000 | 0 | Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. Auxillary glovebox open button broke. |
| Jun | 2007 | 39000 | 0 | Securing clip for wind deflector on sunroof broke during normal operation. This caused the sunroof to improperly seal upon closing. Auxillary glovebox open button broke. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Remove rattling sound from headliner. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 38000 | 600 | Warped rotors (again), brake pads (again). This time GM made me replace at my expense, even though it has been a recurring issue with most HHRs. |
| May | 2008 | 40000 | 1150 | Door locks on driver's side of car stopped working. BCM was flashed and found to be defective. Replaced BCM. Problem solved. Cost of BCM 500.00 "Failed inspection because of divet in windshield. Windshield had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 59000 | 0 | Wind deflector on sunroof broke. Wanted $1700.00 plus 8 hours labor to fix it. I replaced it with a $50.00 plastic wind deflector from the local autoparts store. |
| May | 2012 | 105000 | 100 | Sway bar linkage broken on right side |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 7440 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 27580 | 0 | Replaced right front stabilizer link. Under Warranty. |
| Nov | 2007 | 32860 | 0 | Vibration during braking. Rattle in front suspension Replaced steering linkage. |
| Jan | 2008 | 34720 | 0 | Door mechanism to control how much door open broken. Ordered part, still haven't fixed rattle in back of car suspension, maybe next visit. |
| Feb | 2008 | 35340 | 0 | Rear passenger strut assembly replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | Key will not turn to lock position when car is parked after driving. Out of warranty, to expensive to repair. You have to restart car and move it back and forth to be able to get key out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Sunroof switch, express close function did not work properly | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | shifter assembly replaced. key would stick in ignition. |
| Dec | 2007 | 33700 | 0 | MAP sensor replaced - traction control light comes on when accelerating hard on a curve or from a stop. traction control system disabled due to code C0561 in PCM code. P0106 also stored in system. |
| Jan | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | same problem as before. t/c light came on after accelerating hard vehicle runs rough and shifts hard. dealer replaced transmission control module and reprogramed powertrain control module. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | A/C growl. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 28000 | 0 | HVAC blower quit working, blown fuse in BCM. |
| Feb | 2009 | 32000 | 0 | HVAC fan was making noise. Fan motor replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2012 | 84000 | 600 | Ignition COntrol Module Thermostat |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4dr Wagon
143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 49600 | 0 | Electric power steering gave error message in driver information centre. Looked up on web and found there was a recall for same problem. Replaced electric motor. Flex pipe rusted through at motor. Had to replace whole pipe back to catalytic converter as it is all 1 piece. |
| Aug | 2011 | 53280 | 0 | The handle broke off of the glovebox making it impossible to open. had to buy whole glovebox as the latch mechanism does not come separately. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 63000 | 120 | Reprogram anti-theft system. Engine wouldn't crank |
| Dec | 2012 | 75000 | 3800 | Burned exhaust valves |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | horn replaced due to weak sound and alignment corrected | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 96000 | 0 | Replaced transmission control module |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Replaced inside windshield sunvisors.(Mirrors falling out) | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Replaced leaking left rear shock absorber. | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Replaced Shifter Assy. Ignition key had been sticking. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Replaced A/C tube and hose. A/C had been making growling or whining sound previously. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 117180 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 117180 | 434 | Steering would move side to side when brakes applied. Tie rod bushing worn out. Replaced both rear brake cylinders at the same time due to leakage causing mushy brake pedal feel. |
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 115000 | 560 | Leaking rear main seal |
| Mar | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 52000 | 525 | Auto transmission selector wouldn't go into park and had to be replaced. Keyless entry fob malfunctioned - battery holder broke off and it stopped working. Bought new one on ebay, dealer charged $ 75.00 to program. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | Steering Column replaced Shifter replaced Squeak in driver's seat eradicated |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Repaired short in wiring to shifter control switch. Problem, Doors would not lock when shifted into gear, harsh shifting transmission. |
| Dec | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Check engine light, replaced thermostat. Noise in front end, struts leaking, replaced both front struts. |
| Dec | 2009 | 34000 | 223 | Bad fuel injector, replaced under warranty, replaced other 3 injectors per bulletin, reprogrammed computer. |
| May | 2012 | 39500 | 0 | Bad o2 Sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 24000 | 0 | Replaced whole stick assembly came home earlier and needed to turn the HHR around to park Him and key wouldnt come out. tried everything, even undoing the side enough to see if there was a problem and couldnt see anything wrong. So S |
| Nov | 2008 | 63000 | 306 | I took it in at 29,000. No result. Took it back at 36K. No result. Finally at 63 the drone was so bad, used letter from GM for extended warranty. Wheel bearings found bad, not on the letter. I had to repair them myself. Normal here lately. |
| Jul | 2010 | 90000 | 50 | Replaced alternator. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2006 | 25500 | 0 | The battery had a dead cell. A free loaner vehicle was obtained and the battery was replaced free of charge under the warranty. |
| Feb | 2007 | 65000 | 0 | Shifter linkage was replaced due to the fact that it would not allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition. The shifter could be worked back and forth into P and it would then release key. Linkage replaced and no further issues. Covered by exte |
| Jan | 2009 | 129000 | 250 | I had to have the front passenger side wheel bearing assembly replaced. $175.00 for the part, $50 labor, plus taxes. Considering the mileage on my vehicle, I'm still extremely pleased with it's performance with so many miles on it. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 16000 | 0 | squeaky drivers seat and oil change |
| Nov | 2009 | 69000 | 163 | Broken interlock pin in auto shifter. Entire shifter must be replaced. Common problem with the HHR and Cobalt. |
| Mar | 2010 | 73000 | 100 | Interlock pin in the shifter broke again and I just had to pay labor and the dealer bought the part. |
| May | 2012 | 110000 | 59 | Inside door handle broke. I put in a new one. pretty easy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | 150 | had a brake job and tire rotation done. replaced the rotors were too thin to resurface. |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 53320 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 55800 | 326 | replaced left front wheel bearing Replaced left front sway bar link. |
| Sep | 2012 | 74400 | 480 | Replaced right front hub |
| Mar | 2013 | 80600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 52000 | 204 | Car would jump when changing gears-they could not find problem, so ran cleaner thru transmission, this worked until January. |
| Jan | 2009 | 54000 | 349 | The gear jumping continues, and a new noise appeared-the shop determined that it was a wheel bearing. This was repaired-which took care of the new noise, but the gear shifting problem still exists. I took it to another place and had jets cleaned ,helped. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 50200 | 0 | My car developed a leak, everytime it rained the passenger side floor was soaked, the heater motor is rusted out and needs replacing. Warranty doesn't cover water leaks, got it fixed privately. Gm Canada and Gmpp don't care about customers. |
| Mar | 2012 | 61380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 62000 | 0 | Had to change driver side headlight. Had to remove the plastic wheel well cover with wheel cranked all the way to the right. Could not see the headlight during removal or install. Had a mechanic friend do it because I was frustrated. |
| Feb | 2011 | 64000 | 0 | Leaking front struts replaced. Lower Control arm bushings replaced. Steering column replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 70000 | 400 | Ignition coil and module both went bad. Ext. Warranty only covers the ignition coil not the module (under the electrical portion of the Chrysler Group Service Contract)I paid $100 deduct for coil and full price for module. |
| Dec | 2011 | 79000 | 160 | Water was leaking on passenger floor during hard rain.It was a bad seal on the butyl patch which is under the hood and below the windshield area. I found the TSB after a long search online. I had to give it to the dealer myself.I had to pay. |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 58000 | 119 | power steering motor replaced that should be a part of a recall. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | intermittant t/c light goes on also check engine same thing. |
| Jan | 2011 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet HHR in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 12000 | 0 | Electrical problem in radio. Electrical problem in drivers side power window. Electrical problem in turn signal. Both lower control arms had to be replaced. Hood needed to be re-aligned and paint touched up as well. |
| Mar | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Rotors had to be turned for some reason. Also, the electrical system was acting funny. |
| May | 2007 | 27000 | 0 | Driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Also, had to replace turn signal switch. |
| Jan | 2008 | 41000 | 0 | IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. ROTORS WARPED FOR THE SECOND TIME. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SO REPLACED THEM MYSELF. RUBBER STRIPS ON RUNNING BOARDS DELAMINATING FROM SUBSTRATE. |
| Jun | 2008 | 49000 | 0 | Steering column safety shock replaced. Crack in pipe coming off exhaust manifold to converter. Replaced cruise control switch. Power mirror switch replaced. |
| Dec | 2008 | 57000 | 0 | Drivers side door handle mechanism repaired. |
| Jun | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | Replaced chafed wire in wire harness by cylinder #3 Steering column malfunction. Replaced with new one. Throttle body gasket blown. Was replaced. |
| May | 2011 | 101000 | 600 | Had to replace the ECM. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Sunroof glass rattling. |
| Sep | 2012 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chevrolet HHR 4-door
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| Chevrolet HHR in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Steering column rattled at low speeds. New steering column put in car. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet HHR in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 36000 | 45 | Loud noise in fr suspension. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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