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2006 Chevrolet HHR power train problems

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR8% of all complaints for this model year.

82
Power Train complaints
8%
share of all complaints
60,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the front passenger’s side door would not open while using the interior door latch. The contact stated while using the…

    filed Jul 27, 2023

  • The shift lever shows the vehicle in park but the actual gear is reverse because the transmission shift cable adjustment clip has become dislodged from its position and will not engage to the proper gear. As a result the vehicle will not start and it will also roll backwards without engaging the…

    filed Aug 22, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other HHR years

YearReportsShare
2011 HHR105%
2010 HHR214%
2009 HHR163%
2008 HHR224%
2007 HHR406%
HHR power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.