3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,355 miles

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problem #6

Jul 102009

HHR

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the interior door handle failed on the front passenger side. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the entire door panel needed to be replaced at the cost of $413. The part number for the repair was 15787576. The contact does not want to pay for the replacement. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for this issue. The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Norman, OK, USA

problem #5

Jul 072009

(reported on)

HHR

  • miles
Consumer wants to know if there is a recall on the front bumper of her 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The consumer stated there was a problem with the gear shift and the door latches began to move up and down. Also, the vehicle started acting erratic while driving. Updated 09/13/10

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #4

Dec 022008

HHR

  • miles
2006 Chevrolet HHR. Consumer is requesting a refund for the console latch that was replaced prior to the recall.

- Red Bluff, CA, USA

problem #3

Mar 012007

HHR

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. While driving 20 mph over a hole or dip in the road, the entire vehicle stalled and shut off. The weather was not a factor. The stalling occurred at least three times within one week. The vehicle cannot be restarted once it shut off. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The dealer does not know the cause of the failure or the remedy. The failure mileage was 53,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was having several issues with the cam sensor, wheels, a broken hub bearing, bent rotors and an issue with removing the key from the ignition, due to the shift cable not staying secured. The check engine light illuminated, the inside driver door handle would not open the door, the passenger side back would not stay secured. Updated 06/25/08

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 062005

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1 miles
Door ajar warning does not show until door is more than 3 inches open. This is on all doors except the back hatch. The door ajar warning should come on anytime the door is not completely closed. Safety hazard.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 272005

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door ajar warning inadequate, when door is a couple of inches open warning institutes, rather than when door is on first safety latch as it should be when ajar, when door is open prior to latch door is open not ajar!safety concern!

- North Collins, NY, USA