2006 Chevrolet HHR air bags problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the rear hatch door would erroneously opened…”
filed Aug 14, 2020
“Air bag light has come on while driving most of the time now and lights and electrical has gone haywire lights flashing and door locks opening on their own.”
filed Mar 22, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
- Air BagsCampaign 08V046000 · Jan 30, 2008
- CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC…Campaign 06V417000 · Oct 31, 2006
Air Bags problems in other HHR years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 HHR | 30 | 15% |
| 2010 HHR | 49 | 10% |
| 2009 HHR | 104 | 20% |
| 2008 HHR | 38 | 6% |
| 2007 HHR | 48 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chevrolet HHR
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.